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Cook Islands

'Imagine what we can do with more': How a Cook Islands team climbed to global gold

The Cook Islands Robotics team has won big at the Global Challenge in Greece.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 03 Oct

Society

From Apple Pay to Face Pay: How racial bias may leave Pasifika and Māori behind

Facial recognition payment technology has already taken off in China, but the co-author of a study on the technology says AI racial bias could hinder Pacific peoples and Māori.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 05 Sep

Pacific Region •

Fiji •

Niue •

Tonga •

Sāmoa •

Vanuatu •

Cook Islands

Fiji scores major Google investment but Pacific’s connectivity remains uneven

The American multinational corporation and technology company is planning a FJ$200 million Fiji-based data centre, as some Pacific nations face challenges integrating new technologies.

Pacific MorningsTue, 20 Aug

Pacific Region •

Niue

Niue Starlink internet users could face strict penalties

Pacific island nations are struggling to deal with the demand for Starlink as locals look for faster internet services.

Sariah MagaoaFri, 16 Aug

Fibre Fale co-founders Julia Arnott-Neenee and Nu'uali'i Eteroa Lafaele are finalists in the prestigious Hi-Tech Awards 2024.

Business •

Sāmoa

Pacific women showing the way with NZ Hi-Tech Award nominations

Technology enterprise Fibre Fale co-founders Julia Arnott-Neenee and Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele are pioneering for women and culture in the industry.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 24 May

Business

Pacific workers encouraged to consider digital careers, as NZ unemployment rises

There are calls for more investment and exposure to digital and creative work, as unemployment for Pacific youth reaches a nine-year high.

Khalia StrongTue, 07 May

Society

Pacific communities more wary of the web - report

Survey results show Pacific communities were less trusting of the internet, along with concerns around identity theft and less access for poorer households.

Khalia StrongTue, 20 Feb

Pacific Region

New aircraft helps deliver urgent supplies to Pacific

P-750 XSTOL aircraft can operate in hot and humid conditions which makes it ideal for Pacific nations.

Merewai Durutalo, Te Rito Journalism CadetWed, 29 Nov

The Cause Collective is holding an open-day for young people interested in the field of tech.

Society

Sparking the fire: open day hopes to attract Pacific youth to tech

The Cause Collective is hosting the open day, providing pathways into a technological career.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 29 Nov

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