Kiwi Stories

Online Safety

Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online

Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

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

SAFE

Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content

Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

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

Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students

A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013

Partner Programmes

Celebrating Success

Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to Heather Wright as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012

GrabOne

GrabOne partners with Kidsline

GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011

Cyberbullying

62% of children have had a negative online experience

A Norton survey reveals 62% of children have faced negative online experiences, feeling 'angry', 'upset' or 'afraid'. Parents, take note and act.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010

Global Stories

Partner Programmes

SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children

SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022

Malware

Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash

Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

EduTech

Children's privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch

Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Cybersafety

ChildFund launches new campaign to protect children online

ChildFund says WEB Safe & Wise aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online while also empowering them to become digitally savvy.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022

Education, Learning & Training

ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language

Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017

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

Facebook

Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this

An Oklahoma mother faces charges after allegedly trying to sell her kids on Facebook for USD $5,000 to bail out her boyfriend, sparking outrage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013

Application Performance Monitoring

Juniper targets mobile threats

Juniper has launched its Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, an all-encompassing software package aimed at protecting mobile devices against various threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010

YouTube

YouTube offers more protection

YouTube has introduced a safeguard, enabling parents to keep their children away from content aimed at mature viewers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010

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