InternetNZ stories
New Zealanders spending more time online than ever
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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ai
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facebook
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digital engagement
A new study by InternetNZ reveals half of New Zealanders now spend four or more hours online daily, with significant usage noted among younger adults.
New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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online safety
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internetnz
Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.
New Zealanders showing major concern over misuse of AI
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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social media
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online safety
A substantial 72% of New Zealanders are apprehensive about AI misuse and under-regulation, highlighting a significant knowledge gap.
Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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social media
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online safety
73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.
Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ai
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fibre
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cyberbullying
InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.
Independent review finds systemic racism at InternetNZ following Māori threat video
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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youtube
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māori
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internetnz
An independent review has found systemic racism at InternetNZ, which saw it react too slowly to a video that encouraged the slaughter of Māori.
InternetNZ successfully rolls out new .nz registry system
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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partner programmes
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internetnz
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public internet
The country code top-level domain of Aotearoa New Zealand - .nz - is now powered by the registry solution based on the CIRA Registry Platform.
Protecting your business with your domain name
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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martech
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software development
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voyager internet
It’s one of the most fundamental aspects of any business - large or small - but once it’s set up, it’s often never given a second thought.
How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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netsafe
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online safety
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rangatahi
Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.
InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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uc
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government
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council
InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.
The link between cybersecurity, extremist threat and misinformation online in Aotearoa
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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auckland university
Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Tue, 31st May 2022
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social media
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investment
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hate speech
A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.
The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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dark web
Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.
InternetNZ chief executive Jordan Carter announces departure
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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domain name commission
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internetnz
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employment
InternetNZ group chief executive officer Jordan Carter has announced he is stepping down after almost 20 years with the organisation.
New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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uc
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physical security
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data privacy
New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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netsafe
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online safety
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internetnz
Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Fri, 7th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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dns attacks
New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.
InternetNZ urges political parties to commit to digital inclusion action plan
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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government
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elections
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internetnz
InternetNZ urges NZ political parties to sign its five-point plan for digital inclusion ahead of the election.
InternetNZ tackles increased cyberattacks with new partnership
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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covid-19
InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.