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Ahead of schedule N4L connects 700th Kiwi school...

The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014

Government

Internet Party: Digital drive will deliver 'truly responsive' Govt

Internet Party's digital strategy promises a future of enhanced democracy and streamlined services for New Zealand, aiming for 'truly responsive' government.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

IT Profession welcomes 'path forward' for NZ online voting...

NZ's IT professionals herald a new era as the govt explores online voting, with IITP praising a report that charts a secure, inclusive future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

Microsoft

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Govt: Online voting ticking the right boxes

An online voting report for local elections has been welcomed by Associate Local Government Minister, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Fintech

NZTech praises Govt agency data access progress...

The NZ Technology Industry Association welcomes progress on a business transformation project to simplify business-government interaction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014

Government

School ICT review will address skills shortage, says MYOB

MYOB champions gov't push to combat NZ's ICT skills gap through school curriculum overhaul, promising brighter futures for students.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014

Cloud Services

Govt launches more opportunities to engage 'curious minds'

New plan to boost science engagement among NZ youth, as Govt invests in future innovators, says Ministers Joyce and Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Government

Foss welcomes first crowdfunding licence...

New Zealand welcomes its first equity crowd-funding and peer-to-peer lending licences as part of its Business Growth Agenda.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Unified Communications

Harré heads to Helensville to hassle Key on Internet economy

Internet Party Leader Laila Harré takes on Prime Minister John Key in his own electorate, demanding answers on his stance on technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Government

$65k up for grabs as Govt offers Kiwi start ups flying start in business...

The ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is back for 2014, and looking to uncover New Zealand's next big thing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Government

Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on

NZ Immigration right to distance itself from claims ministers were unaware of FBI involvement in #KimDotcom case. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Government

Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?

Former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman called upon to reveal when he was informed of FBI investigation into Kim Dotcom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014

Global Stories

Government stories

Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband

Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Data Analytics

NZ widens Big Data eye as business potential reaches the sky...

New Zealand aims to be world leader in data sharing with high ethical and privacy standards, says Finance Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014

Government

Govt's Digital Technologies review 'big news' for sector

The Government's new strategic plan for science and technology in schools has been praised by the Institute of IT Professionals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Big Telco, Big praise, Big Data…

New Zealand's largest technology company has welcomed a report of the Data Futures Forum that highlights the exciting opportunities that could come fr.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014