Technology

The teenage inventor using AI to save forests

Cameron Moore​, 14, bikes through Rotorua's Whakarewarewa forest park almost every day after school. 'I love seeing the trees, how big they are. It's... Read More

Improving cancer diagnosis with AI

New research using digital imaging could transform the field of cancer diagnosis in New Zealand. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Department... Read More

Website scam: Bank pays nearly $30k

A bank has paid almost $30,000 to a customer who fell for a scam, because she genuinely believed she was giving her details to the bank. The case is one that... Read More

Digital notebook – a new era for police

New Zealand Police is introducing Digital Notebook, a new intelligence, evidence and investigative tool. This new technology is an important step forwards... Read More

Scientists to have faster access to aerial imagery

Scientists working in future disasters will have faster, easier access to past datasets, as Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand moves towards cloud... Read More

Kiwi develops upcycled kumara gelato

A Kiwi patisserie engineer has developed the world's first gelato made from upcycled toka toka (gold) kumara. The culinary innovation is part of a new initiative... Read More

Calls for AI strategy before election

Technology experts are urging Labour and National to announce an Artificial Intelligence strategy before October's election. New Zealanders have used... Read More

Illegal material scam re-emerges

Police are aware that an email scam has re-emerged, that references Police and other justice sector partners. The email claims authorities have done a search... Read More

Do you know how to react to earthquake warnings?

New Zealanders do not know how to react if they get an earthquake alert, research from Massey University suggests. Though New Zealand does not have an official... Read More

Survey: Parents, children, schoolwork and AI

Over half of NZ parents won't allow children to use AI for schoolwork. A new survey from Norton, a Cyber Safety brand of Gen, has found that Kiwi parents,... Read More

Online support for children of stroke victims

The Stoke Foundation has launched a new online support platform to help children who have family who have experienced a stroke. It has partnered with youth ambassador... Read More

NZ Police warn of online scams

Police are reminding everyone to be vigilant and keep an eye out for online scams. A post to the NZ Police Facebook page outlines key tips for people to be aware... Read More