Technology

Scion staff recognised for excellence

Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where more than 90 nominations — the highest... Read More

NIWA to take over Metservice in forecaster merger

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Judith Collins has announced a merger of weather forecasters, with NIWA taking over the MetService. However,... Read More

From geothermal gases to livestock feed

A group of scientists is working on a way to create protein from a particular algae and bacterium found in geothermal gases, potentially creating an industry... Read More

New online platform for science and technology

The New Zealand Science, Innovation and Technology sector is working together to improve collaboration and access to infrastructure and expertise via a new online... Read More

'Teen accounts' might not work but we have to try

Teenagers might find a way around new restricted Instagram accounts, but it's important the company is trying, a social media consultant says. Meta announced... Read More

VR pilot aims to help teens quit vaping

A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50% success rate in reducing young people's vaping habits. Launched... Read More

Kai's Education in top 50 EdTech startups

Kai's Education, a New Zealand-based innovator in the field of educational robotics, has been recognised as one of the top 50 EdTech startups in New Zealand... Read More

Police impersonators targeting vulnerable elderly

Police are aware of reports emerging in several police districts where people have received a scam phone call over a landline from someone claiming to be a Police... Read More

Drone surveys show ongoing Gisborne landslide risk

Drone surveys undertaken by Gisborne District Council's Principal Scientist Dr Murry Cave this week have shown two landslides in the region are likely to fail... Read More

100,000 Kiwi kids' healthy virtual adventure

For the fifth year in a row, thousands of Kiwi kids across the country are embarking on a wellbeing journey in the virtual world with real world outcomes. 20,000... Read More

Scam alert: calls from Police station numbers

NZ Police are aware of a scam where members of the public are receiving calls from what appear to be Police Station numbers, says a police spokesperson. "These... Read More

Scion welcomes support for gene technology reforms

Scion is welcoming the gene technology reforms announced today by the Government for their ability to advance research and create a cleaner, greener and more... Read More