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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'

Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014

Facebook

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

Symantec

Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014

Government

Young minds find tech solutions for mental health

Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014

Customer Relationship Management

Case study: Pact disability support group

How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012

Unified Communications

Surviving the winter

As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010

Customer Relationship Management

Agent angst

NZ contact centres risk employee welfare and profits through outmoded metrics and high stress, costing firms over £1.5bn annually, study finds.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Gaming

Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis

Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014

Apps

Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Labour's David Cunliffe on ICT

A long time ICT fan, David Cunliffe was keen to step back into an ICT role, taking over as Labour spokesperson when he took over the reins as Opposition leader.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013

Unified Communications

Can the internet save mental health sufferers?

New Zealand Mental Health Foundation praises social media, believing the internet to help depression sufferers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013

Vivid Networks

Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO

Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013

Software

Hamilton software company trumps UK competitors

Wild Bamboo clinches another UK client, outperforming local rivals in a fierce bid, showcasing its health software prowess.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012

Gaming

Computer game tested as depression treatment

Auckland University's Sparx video game, funded by NZ's Ministry of Health, tests as a promising depression treatment for the youth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2012

Health Technologies

IT AS A CURE

Johan Vendrig, CIO for the Auckland District Health Board, sees technology and its processes as the answer to uniting the health sector in its common cause.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010