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Phishing actors play on Covid-19 fears

Phishing campaigns are exploiting coronavirus anxiety, with fake health alerts and newly registered domains helping criminals harvest credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Mar 2020

Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019

Sustainability

Water review needs coherent leadership

Contractors say New Zealand’s ageing water networks need faster decisions, after ministers deferred reforms and left regulation unresolved until late 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Auckland University of Technology

Everything you hoped you would never need to know about synthetic cannabis

Deaths linked to synthetic cannabis have surged to as many as 45 in a year, prompting calls for faster warnings and tougher supply action.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Schools

Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink

Nearly one in five New Zealanders are exposed to drinking water that fails safety standards, raising infection risks for some communities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018

Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Microsoft

Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark

Microsoft is seeing continued strong growth out of the Kiwi market, with Microsoft NZ recording solid revenue and profit increases.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

Ministry of Health

Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect

Canterbury residents urged to take a break from digital overload as New Zealand's first city-wide digital detox programme launches.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'

Labour is slamming a recent privacy breach that has seen the unauthorised release of confidential birth and death details of over 24,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015

EduTech

Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health

Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

Health Technologies

Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has asked the three lower North Island district health boards seeking to merge their pathology lab testing for an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015

Wireless Networks

School WiFi passes safety tests

WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014