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Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash
Malware

Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash

Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022
Children's privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch
EduTech

Children's privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch

Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
ChildFund launches new campaign to protect children online
Cybersafety

ChildFund launches new campaign to protect children online

ChildFund says WEB Safe & Wise aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online while also empowering them to become digitally savvy.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Education, Learning & Training

ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language

Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Health Technologies

Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this
Facebook

Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this

An Oklahoma mother faces charges after allegedly trying to sell her kids on Facebook for USD $5,000 to bail out her boyfriend, sparking outrage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Juniper targets mobile threats
Application Performance Monitoring

Juniper targets mobile threats

Juniper has launched its Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, an all-encompassing software package aimed at protecting mobile devices against various threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
YouTube offers more protection
YouTube

YouTube offers more protection

YouTube has introduced a safeguard, enabling parents to keep their children away from content aimed at mature viewers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010
Youngsters gripped by technology
Gaming

Youngsters gripped by technology

Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2010
Santa's hotline lights up Xmas tree
Lord of the Rings

Santa's hotline lights up Xmas tree

Telecom's seven-storey high Christmas tree was lit up by the sound of children's wishes at its unveiling in Auckland on Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2009

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$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Unified Communications

$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects

NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
SAFE

Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content

Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Government

NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says

The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
EduTech

Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students

A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Celebrating Success
Partner Programmes

Celebrating Success

<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
GrabOne partners with Kidsline
GrabOne

GrabOne partners with Kidsline

GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011
62% of children have had a negative online experience
Cyberbullying

62% of children have had a negative online experience

A Norton survey reveals 62% of children have faced negative online experiences, feeling 'angry', 'upset' or 'afraid'. Parents, take note and act.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010