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Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Health Technologies

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
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Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch
Cirrus Networks

Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch

Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Unified Communications

Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis

Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
Cirrus Networks celebrates after 154% revenue growth
Cirrus Networks

Cirrus Networks celebrates after 154% revenue growth

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.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Android App Review: Toxic Thinking
Gaming

Android App Review: Toxic Thinking

Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
App to help Kiwi youth turns to PledgeMe
Cloud Services

App to help Kiwi youth turns to PledgeMe

Be Intent Youth, the online application that's being dubbed as a 'positive education, technology toolbox', is launching a PledgeMe campaign today.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic
Gaming

No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Android App Review: Anti-stress Chromotherapy
Gaming

Android App Review: Anti-stress Chromotherapy

Anti-stress Chromotherapy is a fancy name for a simple idea, packaging a basic one-action app as a mental health tool.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health
Unified Communications

Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health

the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
University of Otago

Can wearable tech predict patient decline?

Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students
Cyberbullying

New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students

RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?
AVG Technologies

Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?

One in three Kiwi kids say their parents spend as much or less time with them as on mobile devices, according to new AVG Technologies research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
UPDATE: RAM liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case
PwC

UPDATE: RAM liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case

Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew before the scheme collapsed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Ross Asset Management liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case
PwC

Ross Asset Management liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Create the office love fest in 2015
Cloud Services

Create the office love fest in 2015

BE Intent is a cloud-based platform designed to help individuals get more out of their life and to help businesses boost productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Health Technologies

Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture

The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other
Promapp

New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014