Mental Health stories - Page 14
IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.
Can an app help curb your social media addiction?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.
Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.
Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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programming
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The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.
Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Canterbury residents urged to take a break from digital overload as New Zealand's first city-wide digital detox programme launches.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
Music video tackles sexual consent
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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New music video compiled in three days aims to educate youth in Waikato about sexual consent, addressing the issue in a fun way.
Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.
Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.
Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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university of otago
Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.
Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.
New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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ministry of social development
RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.
Cirrus Networks celebrates after 154% revenue growth
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Cirrus Networks celebrates a staggering 154% revenue growth in FY15, boosted by major client wins and a robust sales pipeline, reaching AUD $14.9 million.
Android App Review: Toxic Thinking
Tue, 5th May 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.
App to help Kiwi youth turns to PledgeMe
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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cloud services
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Be Intent Youth, the online application that’s being dubbed as a ‘positive education, technology toolbox’, is launching a PledgeMe campaign today.
UPDATE: RAM liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew before the scheme collapsed.
Ross Asset Management liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew befor.
No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.