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Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register
Wynyard Group

Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register

Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
Crime pays as Wynyard prepares to double Aus team
Software

Crime pays as Wynyard prepares to double Aus team

Wynyard Group opens Asia Pacific Operation Centre in Sydney, supporting growth and new contracts in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Govt needs to explain Dotcom 'political pressure'
Government

Govt needs to explain Dotcom 'political pressure'

Prime Minister John Key urged to explain political pressure on Kim Dotcom's residency application. Opposition claims National government interfering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
New Wynyard solution to examine digital evidence from seized devices
PC Hardware

New Wynyard solution to examine digital evidence from seized devices

Wynyard Group launches Digital Evidence Investigator to help law enforcement process and analyse digital evidence more effectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Rotorua's students to benefit from e-learning community
eLearning

Rotorua's students to benefit from e-learning community

Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
IT glitch stings Kiwis with over 20,000 wrong traffic tickets
Cartech

IT glitch stings Kiwis with over 20,000 wrong traffic tickets

New Zealand Police have been forced to apologise after admitting they wrongly issued over 20,000 traffic tickets to Kiwis, due to a IT error.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Crown claims 'deficient' Dotcom search warrants not invalid
Government

Crown claims 'deficient' Dotcom search warrants not invalid

Crown admits flaws in Dotcom's 2012 raid warrants but argues they remain valid, as court mulls extradition battle details.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013
Schools urged to ban Ask.fm
Cyberbullying

Schools urged to ban Ask.fm

Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013

Global Stories

New Zealand Police stories

Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?
Data Privacy

Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?

Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014
Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Partner Programmes

Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe
Malware

Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Cybersecurity

Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Cybersecurity

IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'

The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
NZ telcos join forces to stop phone theft
Unified Communications

NZ telcos join forces to stop phone theft

NZ telcos unite against phone theft, launching a blacklisting system that renders stolen devices useless, bolstering crime prevention efforts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013
On track Wynyard posts interim financials
Wynyard Group

On track Wynyard posts interim financials

Wynyard Group has today released its unaudited financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2013, showing the company to be financially on track.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m
Gaming

Naked sex chats help blackmail Kiwis out of $4.4m

Horny New Zealanders taking part in naked online video chat sessions are being blackmailed, with Kiwis losing $4.4m last year due to internet scams.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Sex, trafficking and preventative software…
Cybersecurity

Sex, trafficking and preventative software…

Fighting against sex trafficking and child exploitation, Wynyard Group's technology is being used to combat the 'rape-for-profit' industry in Asia-Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
How to exploit the exploding mobile world…
Application Performance Monitoring

How to exploit the exploding mobile world…

It's no secret that the mobile world has exploded over the past few years. Speaking at the Ingram Micro Showcase 2013, FileMaker discusses how CIOs can benefit.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013