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AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft

Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Yahoo

Genealogy blog: Save the graves

Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011

EduTech

Getting previous

Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Cloud Services

Ringing in 2010

Discover a world beyond search engines in 2010: WebRings and unique genealogy resources offer expansive history and family ties online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010

EduTech

Australasian Databases

Family history research has gone digital. Australasian Databases (ANZGDB) now empowers genealogists with access to over 13 million global records.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009

Unified Communications

BDM goes online

New Zealand's Births, Deaths and Marriages Index goes online, revolutionizing genealogy research with daily updates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Unified Communications

Family on the move

A correspondent named Peter has asked about John Fortnam, who was born in England in 1881 and immigrated to America in 1887.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009

DNA

Interview: Dick Eastman on geneaology

Genealogy expert Dick Eastman discusses the impact of technology and DNA on family history research ahead of his visit to New Zealand next year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

Global Stories

Genealogy stories

Digital Transformation

Lee Wilkinson appointed to lead DC Thomson's history business

DC Thomson appoints Lee Wilkinson as executive leader of History business, advancing digital transformation at Findmypast amidst company growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Genealogy blog: History Pin

Revive history with History Pin by sharing old snaps of historic figures and places. Join the journey to enrich our past!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st May 2011

Yahoo

Genealogy blog: Smart search

Mocavo introduces a free, site-specific genealogy search engine, eliminating the need for special query formats and streamlining family history research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011

Yahoo

Dateline: Salt Lake City

Our genealogy expert is on one of her regular trips to Mormon country, and the home of one of the world's largest family history databases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

EduTech

Scotland the Brave

Discover Scotland's rich history with www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, offering extensive archives for genealogy research in Edinburgh.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Unified Communications

Helping you to GRO

Discover how to trace UK birth or marriage certificates before 1837 with GRO and church records, your key to genealogical history.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010

Genealogy

Tips for travellers

Planning a trip to the UK for some archival research? Here are the latest updates on access, closures, and resources to help you make the most of your visit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Unified Communications