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Massey Uni and NZVRARA team up to support VR development

The New Zealand VR/AR Association and Massey University School of Design have partnered to support the growing VR/AR sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Oracle

Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world

Traditionally organisations keep bug & vulnerability findings for themselves, but Oracle and Associate Professor Dietrich take a different approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

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New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups

Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Smart Cities

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold

Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017

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Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'

Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator's services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017

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Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century

Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy

A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Data Protection

Massey Uni expert: Secure internet? It's just salesmanship - we're more at risk than ever

Kiwis need to prioritize security over features, says Massey University cybersecurity expert. Personal data vulnerability a major concern.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

Entrepreneur

New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ

A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

Robotics

The robots are coming! Shouldn't Kiwis be more worried?

Massey University research tackled the robotic elephant in the room, in a study that explores the potential impacts new technologies have on society.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Global Stories

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Amazon

The Amazon effect: Kiwi retailers spooked by commerce giants

Kiwi retailers face stiff challenge as 'Amazon effect' dents business confidence and sparks GST fairness debate.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

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Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

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Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?

New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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Success with te reo app means more resources are coming

James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017