Children stories
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
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Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
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On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
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New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools
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Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.
UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies team up for charity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies have partnered to host the second annual Backpack Giving Day to support children in need.
IWD 2023: Starlight’s CEO celebrates 20 year milestone
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, reflects on its long-term impact and growth as she celebrates 20 years with the company.
SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.
Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.
Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
Children’s privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch
Mon, 30th May 2022
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Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.
ChildFund launches new campaign to protect children online
Fri, 20th May 2022
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ChildFund says WEB Safe & Wise aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online while also empowering them to become digitally savvy.
ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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Facebook has many uses, but an online forum for child trafficking in Oklahoma is not one of them.
Celebrating Success
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.
GrabOne partners with Kidsline
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Daily deal site keen to raise cash for teen/tween support service.