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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and ‘interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals’.

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

New Zealand police abandon algorithm to predict motorists' likelihood of getting into serious trouble on the road.

A researcher is worried the proliferation of crime-fighting computer algorithms will only make ingrained police bias against Māori worse. .

Eden Park joins SaferCities' vGRID CCTV network, allowing police and emergency services a live link to major events at New Zealand's national stadium.

New Zealanders are not concerned about cyber attacks while working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, despite being well aware of the risks.

The firm believes that the breach could have compromised contact details of a number of people who have had contact with the police.

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.

Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.

The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.

KiwiSaver provider Generate reports a data breach exposing personal information of 26,000 customers over a one-month period, sparking identity theft concerns.

The New Zealand Police are trialling 'Ella', a digital assistant developed by Soul Machines, to assist visitors at their National Headquarters.

Trade Me’s 7th annual Transparency Report reveals a 24% drop in data requests from New Zealand authorities, emphasising commitment to user privacy.