A new study has found at least 80 percent of New Zealand business websites are slow, generic, and verging on being narcissistic.

Seven of Australia’s most popular websites served active code from risky ‘background sites’, says Menlo Security.

Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.

“On Feb 20 Ezi Office Supplies went on social media to warn their customers that they had been having problems with their email system."

23,000 customers of Trustico recently received an email informing them their website security certificates will be rendered useless within 24 hours.

Many of the internet’s supposedly safe websites could actually be a breeding ground for risk.

The changes are said to be the most significant in thirty years.

“It’s been a huge project, and after months of research and development we are incredibly pleased with the outcome, and we hope users are too."

"They either come wanting to explore a particular business solution, say cloud technology, or they arrive with a specific business need in mind."

This company has the goal to make it affordable for entrepreneurs to set up their own business and to give existing small businesses a boost.

"It’s tedious seeing the website so tiny on your mobile device. It’s like trying to read your name on a grain of rice."

"For a large number, school’s over. Having useful info to help all students regardless of what options they choose, is the key point behind the site."

“The fact that such a small percentage of Government websites have reached an acceptable score is disappointing."

“The cost benefits achieved by improving clarity on websites and allowing citizens to complete error-free tasks online are significant."

“The public has high expectations and websites are changing every year. You can’t afford to get get left behind. It’s important to stay up to date."

The new website for the Christchurch Art Gallery is turning heads, taking top honours at the 2016 MAPDAs.

“INZ is becoming an increasingly digital service, with a new website and the ability to apply for a visa online wherever they are in the world."

“The portal also allows businesses to distribute recall information more effectively which can reduce the cost of undertaking a recall.”

“Website analytics can tell you a great deal about what happened but not why those things happened.”

“Increasing demand for online services makes the website one of our most important channels for interacting with our communities and ratepayers."

Nearly half of websites targeted at, or popular with, children collect a 'concerning' amount of personal information and share with third parties.

“The public will see through the ministry’s spin, this is a step backward."

"If you have highly complex requirements, you won’t be able to achieve that level of customisation without spending the money on a custom site."

The Ministry of Education has consolidated its three major education websites into the education.govt.nz site, launched in June, at a cost of $1.2m.