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InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Unified Communications

InternetNZ announces new leadership roles

InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations

InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Kiwis are concerned about how cyberbullying and fake news could affect their lives
Unified Communications

Kiwis are concerned about how cyberbullying and fake news could affect their lives

Two-thirds of New Zealanders are concerned about misleading information online, with fears of fake news up 13% since last year, says research by InternetNZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
New tech maps NZ's digital & socioeconomic divides
Statistics NZ

New tech maps NZ's digital & socioeconomic divides

The Digital Divide map is an interactive tool which shows the different digital divides New Zealanders and their communities are facing.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now
NZTech

Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now

What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched
Cybersecurity

A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched

New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Kiwis want faster internet, especially in rural areas, survey finds
Unified Communications

Kiwis want faster internet, especially in rural areas, survey finds

New Zealanders are demanding faster internet for their homes, particularly in rural areas, according to a survey by InternetNZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
NZ's first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington
InternetNZ

NZ's first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington

Wellington's PROJECTR centre will host New Zealand's first Mixed Reality Hackathon, featuring the Microsoft Hololens.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

Global Stories

InternetNZ stories

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Data Analytics

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use

New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites
Digital Entertainment

Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites

Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Commerce Commission

InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020

Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Encryption

Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics

Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Unified Communications

New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?

The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Unified Communications

In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money

Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Fibre-focused future for telco regulation welcome, says InternetNZ
Unified Communications

Fibre-focused future for telco regulation welcome, says InternetNZ

Government's telco regulation proposal welcomed by InternetNZ as clear and simple framework for future regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017