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Is social media the way to go in a crisis?
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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rebuild christchurch
During Christchurch's 5.7 earthquake, millions turned to Rebuild Christchurch on Facebook, illustrating social media's vital role in crisis communication.
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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anz bank
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affinity
ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
Social media campaign in remembrance of 2011 ChCh earthquake
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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getbehindit
A new campaign is underway in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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new zealand principals’ federation
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retail
Kiwi teachers rank in the top four for professionalism, according to an OECD study, with only Russia, Estonia and Singapore scoring higher.
NZBA warning against Catphishing scams
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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phishing
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email security
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new zealand bankers’ association
The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.
Sexting: Is your kid doing it?
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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netsafe
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safer internet day
Sexting is the top concern for New Zealand parents, with the topic becoming the most-viewed on Vodafone's digi-parenting.co.nz site.
eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.
All clear: Vodafone, Spark lines good to go following ChCh quake
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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New Zealand’s main telco companies scrambled yesterday to ensure network coverage was maintained following the earthquake in Christchurch yesterday.
Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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online dating
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colmar brunton
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valentine's day
New Zealanders value honesty and a sense of humor over good looks and intelligence in a romantic partner, says Colmar Brunton.
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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voip
The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten ‘Love Mojis’. Yes, you read that right.
Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.
Spotify gets sexy for Valentine's Day
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Spotify has jumped into the Valentine’s Day party and launched a new feature called Love Notes, and also revealed the top sex songs in New Zealand.
Hate Valentine's? We show you how to block the soppy crap
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Hide, unblock or unfriend any exes or former love interests whose happiness is going to make you depressed, angsty and listen to Kelly Clarkson.
Netflix and pepperoni - lazy man's guide to Valentine's Day
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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valentine's day
We’ve put together some wonderfully cheesy, hopelessly soppy films to get you in the the mood this Valentine's as you stuff your face with Cheezels.
Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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social media
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twitter
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cyberbullying
Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.
Crikey - Aussies get own emoji keyboard
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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google
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emoji
In the beautiful world of the Emoji language, there’s an Aussie Emoji keyboard that features – wait for it – a Vegemite emoji.
New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.
5 apps to help you win Valentine's day
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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apps
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cloud services
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Single or taken, we’ve put together some handy apps you should download to help you get through Valentine's Day relatively unscathed.
Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Dive into the evolution of fitness tracking with a glimpse of Fitbit's vibrant array – pioneers since 2007, now offering eight cutting-edge devices.