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Kiwi Stories

Charity stories

N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers

N4L and OMGTech! team up to make STEM resources accessible to all NZ teachers via Pond, fostering a collaborative community in schools nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015

Trade Me

TradeMe prepares Kiwi students for the working world

Trade Me supports students in New Zealand, promoting different career paths and success beyond traditional education.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Health Technologies

Tech sector: come along to the longest lunch on the shortest day charity event

Veterans of the New Zealand tech sector have banded together for a charity lunch - and you're invited to the party.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015

Postr

Postr adds news, deals and weather to lock screen offering

Kiwi start-up Postr adds news, weather, and deals to its Android lock screen app, partnering with the NZ Herald, GrabOne, and MetService for customised content.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015

Government

How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing

Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015

Email Security

How to protect your business from online scams

NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015

Gaming

Review of Hilton Auckland's facilities

Hilton Auckland shines in review, showcasing how spotless facilities and quiet luxury rooms create unmatched brand loyalty.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014

Facebook

Social media tracks down thief who stole from youth charity

Footage clearly captures the man grabbing the bench from the charity's Ponsonby office and taking it to his truck, which is also clearly seen in the video.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

Global Stories

Charity stories

eLearning

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016

Software-as-a-Service

NSW charity undergoes network transformation

Australian charity Cancer Council NSW has partnered with Riverbed Technology, deploying Riverbed SteelHead appliances across multiple sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Malware

ESET serves up new offerings - backed by 28 year history

ESET is serving up new business offerings and its new partner program - all backed by more than 28 years of history.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015

Gaming

No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Email Security

Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities

New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015

Unified Communications

Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014

Facebook

Social media giving a voice to those without a voice

The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014