Hamilton - A leading company director says she is committed to advocating New Zealand education reform in technology. Rachel Kelly, the owner of tech business organiser Sparktank, wants to see more young girls presented with opportunities to enter the technology world, with their parents given the right tools to nurture the
Year: 2016
Seven Wonders: Hekia Parata believes flat whites are Kiwi
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like whether the flat white originated in New Zealand or Australia. Hekia Parata believes the flat white originated in New Zealand, along with Phar Lap and the pavlova, of course. Here's what else she told us about her favourite kiwiana: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Pineapple
World-leading StretchSense to feature at major tech summit
Auckland - Sensor technologies that can stretch with human motion and help improve how people interact with technology are rapidly developing as a New Zealand company is taking this technology to the world. Auckland-based company StretchSense has more than 200 significant clients in 28 countries using their Kiwi designed soft sensors
Seven Wonders: It’s test cricket for All Blacks captain
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like which form of cricket they prefer. Kieran Read prefers test cricket. Here's what else he told us: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Jet planes Q. Bungy jump, surf or hammock? Hammock Q. Cricket test, one day or T20? Test Q. Tomato sauce, vinegar or lemon juice? Tomato sauce Q. Kereru, tui or
World first driving trial could have lasting impact
Auckland - A world first trial delivering Bluetooth audio safety messages to rental car drivers between Christchurch and Queenstown is proving successful, GO Rentals says. Participating rental car drivers travelling on the popular tourist route have benefited from the trail launched by the Government last month. GO Rentals general manager James Dalglish says
World problems solved at biggest ever Mashup
Wellington - A national organisation helping school children in the digital era, Code Club Aotearoa, is holding its largest ever event in Wellington this week bringing together 350 children and 50 mentors to help solve the world’s problems at their annual Mashup. Children aged between nine and 12 from 25 schools
NZ’s disability seating innovator receives award
Christchurch - Medifab, a New Zealand leader in providing specialised equipment for people with disabilities and medical difficulties, has won an international award for its new life-enhancing technology. Medifab was recognised for its world-leading disability product technology development at the biennial Australian Better Technology Awards event on the Gold Coast. The Better Technology
Seven Wonders: NZ Rio runner prefers tuk tuk
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions like what they prefer on their fish in chips. Angie Petty likes tomato sauce (not that we're convinced about how often she gets to eat fish and chips). Here's what else she told us: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Pineapple lump Q. Bungy jump, surf or hammock? Surf Q. Cricket test,