Technology

Abuse: NZ helps Interpol target "worst of list"

New Zealand-based internet companies have been caught up in an Interpol operation targetting child sex abuse websites from the global police agencies ‘worst... Read More

NZers getting more scam savvy - BNZ

New research from Bank of New Zealand shows a significant jump in scam activity over the past 12 months, with nine out of ten New Zealanders targeted by a... Read More

Mystery transmission blocking kiwi tracking signal

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust needs the community's help to find one of its birds - or rather, the signal that is throwing off its monitoring efforts. Tuati is... Read More

$450k for research mapping severe rain events

With climate change increasing the chances of severe rainfall, one research team from the University of Waikato has secured $450,000 to help map which areas... Read More

Warning: Sextortion continues to rise in NZ

Preventing a tragic outcome for victims of sextortion is the goal for one woman as cases continue to rise in New Zealand. Netsafe's chief customer officer,... Read More

New drug testing tool could help save lives

A new, more efficient way of testing illicit drugs could protect people's safety and reduce the $1.8 billion cost of drug-related harm in New Zealand. Te... Read More

Banks' endless battles with scammers

They're constantly changing and becoming increasingly sophisticated - but bank scams still have some aspects in common, and it pays to know what the signs... Read More

Helping police beat crime with new algorithm

Geographic investigative analysis for crime cases can be manual and time-consuming, but new research can make the process faster and more accurate. New research,... Read More

Scams: Calls for banks to do better

Consumer NZ is urging banks to raise their game and provide better protection to New Zealanders who fall victim to scams. 'In New Zealand at least $200 million... Read More

Weather a challenge for consistent carrot supply

Carrots, along with potatoes and onions, are the essential products of Pukekohe-based vegetable grower A S Wilcox. While this season has faced growers... Read More

Police’s ‘Offbeat’ approach to recruitment

Policing is not all about wearing a blue uniform and driving a patrol car, and that's evident in a new recruitment campaign aimed to get more people to join... Read More

NIWA’s annual squid survey: fascinating finds

Rare and unusual sea creatures have been unveiled during an annual squid survey. Earlier this month, NIWA welcomed the Auckland University of Technology ‘Squid... Read More