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New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other
Promapp

New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis
Gaming

Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis

Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014
Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app
Crowdfunding

Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Labour's David Cunliffe on ICT
Information Communication & Technology

Labour's David Cunliffe on ICT

A long time ICT fan, David Cunliffe was keen to step back into an ICT role, taking over as Labour spokesperson when he took over the reins as Opposition leader.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
Can the internet save mental health sufferers?
Unified Communications

Can the internet save mental health sufferers?

New Zealand Mental Health Foundation praises social media, believing the internet to help depression sufferers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO
Vivid Networks

Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO

Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Hamilton software company trumps UK competitors
Mental Health

Hamilton software company trumps UK competitors

Wild Bamboo clinches another UK client, outperforming local rivals in a fierce bid, showcasing its health software prowess.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012
Computer game tested as depression treatment
Gaming

Computer game tested as depression treatment

Auckland University's Sparx video game, funded by NZ's Ministry of Health, tests as a promising depression treatment for the youth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2012
IT AS A CURE
Health Technologies

IT AS A CURE

Johan Vendrig, CIO for the Auckland District Health Board, sees technology and its processes as the answer to uniting the health sector in its common cause.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Questions around benefits of $1.5b network
TUANZ

Questions around benefits of $1.5b network

NetSafe's Cocker questions the true benefits of the Govt's $1.5b Ultra Fast Broadband network, amidst debates on its future uses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2010
Even astronauts get the blues
NASA

Even astronauts get the blues

Harvard Prof develops anti-depression program for astronauts, aimed at combating mental health issues in space, ensuring privacy from NASA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Facebook

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Symantec

Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
Young minds find tech solutions for mental health
Government

Young minds find tech solutions for mental health

Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Case study: Pact disability support group
Customer Relationship Management

Case study: Pact disability support group

How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Surviving the winter
Unified Communications

Surviving the winter

As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Agent angst
Customer Relationship Management

Agent angst

NZ contact centres risk employee welfare and profits through outmoded metrics and high stress, costing firms over £1.5bn annually, study finds.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010