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How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?

Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.

By Zach Thompson • 8 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022

Financial Literacy

Government invests in financial literacy education

Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Social Media

'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators

The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016

Unified Communications

$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects

NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

EduTech

N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead

More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015

Government

Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%

Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015

Government

NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says

The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

EduTech

NZ divided over the great online voting debate...

The NetHui conference saw heated debate over online voting in NZ, balancing democratic advances with security fears. Youth surveys show high support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Cloud Services

Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking

A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

Google

Kiwi World Cup Google doodle is live

Google celebrates the World Cup with a football-themed doodle designed by 15-year-old Holly Pierce, live on the NZ homepage for 24 hours.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2010

Google

Vote for Kiwi World Cup 'Google Doodle'

Google has unveiled the top 10 entries in its first global 'Doodle 4 Google' competition, inviting Kiwis to vote for their favourite football-themed design.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2010

Global Stories

Young People stories

Gaming

KnowBe4 launches a educational cybersecurity game on Roblox

KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity game 'Hack-A-Cat' on the Roblox platform, aiming to educate on cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Health Technologies

Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak

New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Health Technologies

Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Social Media

Secrets to launching a successful side-business

Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014

Semiconductors

Wanted: IT bright sparks

Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013

Gaming

Youngsters gripped by technology

Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2010

Online Safety

Bebo UK offers one-click child protection

Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2009