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Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup

Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019

Law

Worker severs thumb on inadequately guarded machinery

A Christchurch food maker has been fined after a worker lost a thumb while cleaning an inadequately guarded blending machine.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019

Property Market

Is a capital gains tax something to be afraid of?

New Zealand property investors remain upbeat despite a proposed capital gains tax, with Colliers finding prices and confidence still broadly positive.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Climate change

You can’t push regulation change without economic provision

Delays to economic regulation could leave councils reluctant to invest, slowing safer water upgrades for rural communities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Gaming

Are you ready to face your digital doppelganger

Imagine a future where your 3D digital twin handles your online interactions. Professor Jingyi Yu's work at DGene is making it a reality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Uber

Auckland Airport finally gives travellers a dedicated rideshare space

From March 20, Uber and other rideshare providers will now use a dedicated rideshare rank at both the domestic and international terminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Tech firm launches data privacy toolkit to help navigate the minefield

Auckland firm Data Insight launches a toolkit to safeguard customer and employee data amidst evolving privacy laws and global regulatory scrutiny.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019

Data Science

Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize

Crime-busting DNA software STRmix by ESR wins the 2018 Prime Minister's Science Prize worth NZD $500,000, enhancing forensic success rates globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Artificial Intelligence

AI to double the rate of innovation in NZ by 2021

NZ's innovation & productivity set to soar with AI adoption, yet half remain hesitant, Microsoft-IDC study shows.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Fintech

Exclusive: ASB and Hnry's shared vision for the future of work

Hnry CEO James Fuller discusses the future of work and the company's partnership with ASB in an interview with IT Brief.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Data Protection

Interview: Cisco on NZ's innovation economy - and where it needs to improve

New Zealand is a little behind the times when it comes to security, but it does particularly well at innovating at speed.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Risk & Compliance

When tools become unguided missiles

Unsecured tools in vans can turn deadly in a crash, with police and safety experts urging cargo barriers to protect drivers and passengers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change

Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Blockchain

Why NZ could become a global blockchain leader

New Zealand's poised to lead the global blockchain market, with potential to revolutionise industries and government, says BlockchainNZ's Mark Pascall.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Social Media

AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of

How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019