New ZealandNational security officials urge government to embrace rise of encryptionA number of former senior national security officials are urging that the government embrace the move to strong encryption by tech companies.15 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenCopper broadband price hike comingTis the season to be jolly, if you're Chorus at least, because the Commerce Commission just gave the company a huge Christmas present.15 Dec 12:30 AM
BusinessFraudster steals victims' identitiesA conman stole the identities of victims of the Christchurch earthquake, the Pike River Mine explosion and the Carterton balloon disaster.11 Dec 09:19 PM
EmploymentYahoo CEO gives birth to twinsYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has given birth to twin girls and says she will only take a few weeks of maternity leave.10 Dec 11:30 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Telcos scoring point or own goals?Juha Saarinen talks New Zealand telcos and the final decision on how much will they will pay towards the Telecommunications Development Levy.10 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessMozilla's new app captures ethical dilemma of ad-blockingFocus is a new content-blocking app from Mozilla that lets users block ads and third-party website plugins that send information about you.08 Dec 11:30 PM
LifestyleThe internet is killing SantaParents blame Google for ruining Christmas as children search for Santa and discover he's as real as a plastic pine tree.07 Dec 01:45 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark buys South Island IT service firm for $50mSpark New Zealand will buy Computer Concepts Ltd (CCL) for $50 million as it continues to acquire IT services firms to beef up data-driven revenue.06 Dec 08:00 PM
EmploymentChanging face of the workplaceDeep inside Facebook's massive new HQ, the largest open-office workspace in the world, sits the desk of Lindsay Russell.04 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessWhy would anyone want to buy Yahoo?What is it about Yahoo that makes it worth buying?03 Dec 11:00 PM
Business9700km cable that will improve the internetNew Zealand will have another submarine data cable connecting it to the rest of the world.03 Dec 04:01 PM
BusinessYahoo's board considers selling its core businessA report from the Wall Street Journal says that Yahoo's board may consider a proposal to sell the company's core business.03 Dec 12:20 AM
RetailOnline retail spending up 9pcAccording to BNZ and Marketview's latest monthly report, online retail spending is up nine per cent compared to October last year, a slower growth rate than expected.02 Dec 08:20 PM
RetailCompany that got rid of all its managersZappos, an e-commerce platform, has 1,500 employees and no managers. Many are studying the company trying to find its strategy for success.01 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleThe Tumblr that will break your heartThe last messages people received from their former friends, ex-partners or deceased loved ones are as heartbreaking as you might expect.01 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldThe internet is replacing Isis with ducksAs the hacker collective Anonymous continues its cyber war against Isis, other internet users have also joined the fight.29 Nov 01:45 AM
BusinessFree but $266 million in debtThe only person convicted of the Megaupload copyright charges over which Kim Dotcom is facing extradition has walked free from prison in the US.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHackers target prized photosCyber criminals deleted an Auckland couple's computer files, including photos and videos of their children, and demanded a ransom of $750 to restore them.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Small BusinessVideo creativity unleashedAnimal behaviouris Mark Vette is no stranger to the small screen, but admits producing his own online video series presented new challenges.21 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandPolice, schools join to fight vile postsSecondary Principals' Association executive discussed fresh incidents involving schoolboys and shocking posts on social media with police last week.21 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleA guide to tech speak from 1985We know that computers have led to a whole army of developments and changes in the English language.21 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessOnline viewing fast becoming the new TVTeena Harris likes to have a movie night with her family once a week, so they can enjoy watching TV together for a change.20 Nov 04:00 PM
TechnologyFacebook's your friend in a crisisNow that so many people use social media - Facebook claims over 1.5 billion users - it makes an excellent, swift, alternative means of communication.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandInternet speeds grief at unseemly paceEverything's accelerated these days, and the same must be said for grief online.19 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessHoliday ads are moving online - away from TVGoogle and other digital ad spaces argue that one of TV's biggest selling points, its vast and undiscriminating sway, is also its fatal weakness.18 Nov 05:45 PM
LifestyleSix rules for 'Happy Facebooking'As research discovers Facebook can increase feelings of sadness, Rachel Halliwell explains how she found the social media sweet spot.14 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhy being unfriended hurts so muchDumped on Facebook by a friend? Me too, writes Laura Marcus, and it stings. Here she looks at online friendships and their effect on your self-esteem.14 Nov 02:15 AM
BusinessFirefox now available for iPhoneFor the first time, Mozilla has released a version of its Firefox browser for iOS devices.13 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionFacebook hoax shows its hard to kill chain lettersThe latest Facebook hoax, the "secret sister" scheme promises a bounty of gifts worth hundreds of dollars for anyone who passes along the post.12 Nov 10:30 PM
TechnologyDropbox pushes for bigger spaceDespite the occasional outbreak of neo-luddism, one likes to think most people agree that the internet has made our lives better.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Wireless upgrade huge boost for users in northPeople tend to use Wi-Fi rather than ethernet cables to connect their computers and tablets, because it's more convenient, but don't realise multiple users and devices require beefier routers with new technology, writes Juha Saarinen.10 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandKanye, a Kardashian, the King and DotcomSteve Braunias tracks the long-running Megaupload extradition hearing as it shifts into US celebrity territory06 Nov 04:00 PM
