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Who will save the world when the web goes down?
Seven people with special keys will jointly reboot the internet if critical systems are taken down by cyber criminals.
Google boss warns over personal data we share online
Eric Schmidt warns that the amount of personal data people leave online could force them to change their names to escape their cyber pasts.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Net needs to go on a diet, say power-savers
Pressure on electricity supplies will grow unless a way is found to control telecommunications' energy appetite.
Roaming charges nasty shock for travellers
Unwary travellers are being stung by $1000 bills after using their phones and mobile broadband overseas - and the issue is on the Govt's radar.
Jabscreen worship
Religious fervour surrounds the latest phone technology, despite it only representing a small slice of the world market, writes John Naughton.
Playboy releases iPad app - but no nudity
Apple and Playboy are rather unlikely bedfellows.
Google's Android on course to topple Blackberry
Google's Android mobile phone system is set to pip Research in Motion to second place in the global market by the end of this year.
<i>Media</i>: Big media firms making moves
Six big media firms are making moves as the industry shifts towards digital and recovers from the recession.
Time for business to join the conversation
Marketing experts say local businesses are struggling to cash in on the social networking enthusiasm.
Life unplugged
Many Kiwis refuse to join social networking sites like Facebook. But as the online community grows, it's becoming even tougher to stay away. Jehan Casinader confronts his social networking nightmare and meets others who are doing the same.
Xero plays down Myob web threat
Xero says it is undaunted by Myob's launch of an online service.
<i>Chris Barton:</i> New Zealand's broadband: Bring it on at the speed of light
Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.
Strength in telco networking numbers
When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.
Divvying up the digital infrastructure
The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.
Smart cities attract smart people
Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.
Users rate Ecstasy brands on website
Dealers are competing "like Pepsi and Coke" to sell ecstasy, says the NZ Drug Foundation, and users are rating their experiences on the web.
Efficiency at the flick of a switch
Many countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.
Hack this for a living
The security consultant for a New Zealand bank was the inspiration for a main character in a new novel.
Teen torture
The teenage years are fraught for both teens and parents and research shows the adolescent years are getting longer.
TelstraClear no competition for Telecom in backhaul, says regulator
The Commerce Commission says TelstraClear provides no meaningful competition for Telecom in the wholesale backhaul market.