The frightening fact that one in four children aged between seven and 10 have met face-to-face with strangers who had contacted them online was revealed in the Internet Safety Group survey released on Monday. The survey of more than 2500 New Zealand school children has resulted in a warning to parents and teachers alike to be […]
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Auction sites are hugely popular on the internet and Kiwis are lucky enough to have several New Zealand-owned sites to choose from. The biggest of them Trade Me was started by Wellington’s Sam Morgan in 1999. Now boasting almost 75,000 members, Trade Me is going to be tough for any competing website to beat.
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Now that Christmas is over for another year, the next big landmark on the social calendar is New Year’s Eve. While Christmas is a time for over-eating (and over-spending), new year is known for more liquid indulgences. Martinis Online, based in Calgary, Alberta (the martini capital of the world, so the site says), was put
Every conversation I’ve taken part in lately seems to contain the question: “So, have you done your Christmas shopping yet?” The short answer is no. In fact, it’s the only answer. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Christmas. It’s a great time to spend with family and friends, a time of good whisky and
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Microsoft New Zealand is stepping up its fight against software piracy with the launch of its Five Plus Five program. The firm is offering a $5000 reward for information that leads to successful legal action against any business running unlicensed Microsoft software. For each successful legal action, Microsoft may donate a further $5000 in cash
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