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Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband
National Standards

Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband

The New Zealand Government's investment of over $1 billion into ultra-fast broadband is beginning to show results.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017

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UK police call for better tech after survey backlash
Digital Transformation

UK police call for better tech after survey backlash

Widespread dissatisfaction with fragmented police systems is hampering investigations and morale, a survey of 8,081 UK officers and staff found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
Firewalls

Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care

Canada's AI-led healthcare boom is running on ageing systems, raising cyber risks and outages that threaten the promise of smarter care.

By Shash Anand • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure - that term by itself sounds impressive, maybe even distressing. But what makes critical infrastructure so significant?.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'
eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
EduTech

Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool

Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think
National Standards

National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think

New Zealand principals and teachers are questioning the impact of National Standards on student achievement and motivation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Calls for review of national standards
EduTech

Calls for review of national standards

NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals' Federation spokesperson.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013
Snapshot of key educational statistics now online
EduTech

Snapshot of key educational statistics now online

New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013
PaCT sent packing by teachers
EduTech

PaCT sent packing by teachers

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Nuts and bolts of govt fibre network
National Standards

Nuts and bolts of govt fibre network

ICT Minister Steven Joyce and the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) are working to establish national standards for the ultra-fast broadband rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009