25 July 2024
A new study reveals just how digitally dependent most New Zealanders are now. Disconnecting requires conscious effort – and it could even cost you money.
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23 Jul: For much of the world, the CrowdStrike outage meant grounded flights and closed supermarkets. But many parts of Asia did not have the same society-wide consequences of the software update gone wrong.... more
21 Jul: Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says it may take one to two weeks to get all affected sectors "completely back online" following Friday's major IT outage, caused by a software update by global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.... more
21 Jul: Five years after Starlink satellites started orbiting the Earth, Pacific Island countries are still weighing up its benefits despite calls to approve its services.... more
20 Jul: An update to Falcon software by the cyber security company CrowdStrike has caused an unprecedented global IT outage. So, what is it exactly?... more
19 Jul: It's so frustrating — your phone shows full bars of signal strength but it can't upload photos to Instagram or play Netflix or TikTok, let alone send emails or jump into a video conference.... more
RUGBY A very comfortable second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season for holders Hawke's Bay in Napier this afternoon More...
BUSINESS G20 leaders say the global economy is likely heading for a "soft landing", but warn wars and escalating conflicts could endanger this outlook while more global co-operation could make growth stronger More...
