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Home building costs rising but at slower rate
Supply Chain

Home building costs rising but at slower rate

New Zealand home-build prices are still climbing, but only 0.3% this quarter as supply-chain pressures ease and labour shortages moderate.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
EduTech

Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access

A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.

By John Gerritsen • 4 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
New building code requirements come into effect
Schools

New building code requirements come into effect

Builders face higher glazing costs as phased energy-efficiency rules force homes and other buildings to meet tougher R values from Thursday.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner
EduTech

Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner

Cyclone Computer Co. Ltd has been selected as the Ministry of Education's software licensing partner, providing Microsoft and non-Microsoft software.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality
Risk & Compliance

Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality

Most New Zealand workplaces lack air hygiene rules, despite research showing airborne viruses spread far more easily indoors than outdoors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
EduTech

Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Malware

The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 14 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Outdated air con helps spread Covid
Schools

Outdated air con helps spread Covid

Poor ventilation in crowded buildings can raise airborne infection risks, with researchers urging urgent upgrades to protect workers and students.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Australia spending in all the wrong places
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australia spending in all the wrong places

Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Global Stories

Schools stories

Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement
Artificial Intelligence

Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement

IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers
Mobile Device Management

Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers

Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Artificial Intelligence

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022

AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Supply Chain

The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand

Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Schools stories

Juniper Networks & B4RN partner to boost rural connectivity in Northern England
Unified Communications

Juniper Networks & B4RN partner to boost rural connectivity in Northern England

Juniper Networks partners with B4RN to bridge the digital divide in rural Northern England, enabling high-speed internet access for over 13,000 households, schools and businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Don't let budgets block your digitalisation pathway by
EduTech

Don't let budgets block your digitalisation pathway by

For it to function optimally, an educational establishment's entire technology estate needs to be monitored, regularly refreshed and regularly replenished.

By Martyn Maskell • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Superloop helping Aussie K12 schools with latest offering
EduTech

Superloop helping Aussie K12 schools with latest offering

Superloop has launched CyberEdge, a new cybersecurity platform that will give K12 schools in Australia the tools to optimise, secure and manage their network.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022