Monday, October 14, 2024

Technology

Christchurch airport commuters to test contactless payments

Travellers to and from Christchurch Airport are set to benefit from more convenient ways to pay this December. A pilot to test a crucial piece...

More cyber security support for NZ businesses

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring New Zealand is a safe and secure place to do business with the launch of new...

Contracts awarded for N4L delivery

The Network for Learning (N4L) has announced long-term contracts with Palo Alto Networks Ltd and 2degrees Mobile Ltd (2degrees) to deliver the network's next...

‘Light-touch’ regulations to help advanced aviation lift-off

Space Minister, Judith Collins says the Government is taking a "light-touch" regulatory approach to advanced aviation in a bid to give businesses certainty and...

NASA scholarships open for applications

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year. Deputy Head...

Lower Hutt parking camera testing underway

On-road testing of the latest vehicle licence plate recognition technology is underway in Lower Hutt in a bid to improve fair access to parking. An...

Network for Learning platform launches into schools

Network for Learning (N4L) has started rolling out its new self-service platform, MyN4L, to schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Crown-owned company developed...

Employee share scheme shake-up for startups

Technology companies are among the startups set to benefit from increases to current thresholds of exempt employee share schemes, says Science, Innovation and Technology...

New AI programme to drive business uptake

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Judith Collins, today announced a programme to drive Artificial Intelligence (AI) uptake among New Zealand businesses. Minister Collins says the...

NZ joins international space operation

New Zealand has accepted an invitation to join US-led multi-national space initiative Operation Olympic Defender, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. Operation Olympic Defender is...

Are we ready to pay with our faces?

Facial recognition payments are already a reality in China, but how do people on the other side of the world feel about it? A study...

RealMe identify verification service expanded

Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden says it will be easier to verify your identity online with the Government's rollout of the RealMe...

New emergency radio network pilot takes off

The Government has today welcomed the launch of a new national radio network that's set to provide emergency responders with the modern, resilient, secure...

Digital upgrade for Wellington art collection

Wellington City Council has an eclectic art collection of over 500 traditional and contemporary artworks, which can all now be explored in the Council's new...

Australian eSafety chief issues online extremist warning

CANBERRA Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a warning about the spread of terrorist and extremist material on social media and its role in online radicalisation. Commissioner...