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Juha is the Technology Editor of interest.co.nz. He has covered technology and related topics for Wired, The Guardian, The New Zealand Herald, ITnews, CRN, and other publications.
Juha Saarinen
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'Ghost tapping' contactless payments fraud is happening in New Zealand, with the police apprehending a Chinese tourist trying to buy luxury goods
21st Aug 25, 3:05pm
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'Ghost tapping' contactless payments fraud is happening in New Zealand, with the police apprehending a Chinese tourist trying to buy luxury goods
Select Committee spikes Marama Davidson's Right to Repair Bill, sparking opposition allegations of public resource wastage
19th Aug 25, 4:00pm
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Select Committee spikes Marama Davidson's Right to Repair Bill, sparking opposition allegations of public resource wastage
Fujifilm X-E5 review: a compact digital camera that'll take a while to learn, but the reward is pro-level image quality
16th Aug 25, 9:30am
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Fujifilm X-E5 review: a compact digital camera that'll take a while to learn, but the reward is pro-level image quality
Prolific 'Darcula' messaging scammers who have hit thousands of Kiwis and users worldwide exposed
13th Aug 25, 1:02pm
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Prolific 'Darcula' messaging scammers who have hit thousands of Kiwis and users worldwide exposed
We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
11th Aug 25, 2:12pm
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We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
The government moves New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency from DPMC to DIA
1st Aug 25, 12:54pm
The government moves New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency from DPMC to DIA
National security legislation introduced to protect ground based space infrastructure in New Zealand passes under urgency
25th Jul 25, 10:44am
National security legislation introduced to protect ground based space infrastructure in New Zealand passes under urgency
An electrified take on utes from BYD, the Shark 6 gets just about everything right
20th Jul 25, 3:30pm
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An electrified take on utes from BYD, the Shark 6 gets just about everything right
US research into SpaceX's Starlink suggests the satellite broadband provider is becoming congested, with lower performance as a result
19th Jul 25, 3:41pm
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US research into SpaceX's Starlink suggests the satellite broadband provider is becoming congested, with lower performance as a result
First person in New Zealand to be convicted of using an electronic sales suppression tool receives seven months home detention
18th Jul 25, 10:27am
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First person in New Zealand to be convicted of using an electronic sales suppression tool receives seven months home detention
Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance
10th Jul 25, 8:12pm
Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance
Starlink satellite broadband connections soar in shrinking NZ telco market
Job losses at DIA with experienced staff leaving spark concerns for government's anti-scam drive
1st Jul 25, 11:59am
Job losses at DIA with experienced staff leaving spark concerns for government's anti-scam drive
Oppo's Reno13 Pro is more of a 'premium lite' phone than a mid-range device
Listed online accounting company Xero is spending NZ$4.1 billion on a US payments company, seeing opportunities in 'antiquated' North American market
26th Jun 25, 9:47am
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Listed online accounting company Xero is spending NZ$4.1 billion on a US payments company, seeing opportunities in 'antiquated' North American market
Plastic pollution could trigger wave of environmental and health litigation, Swiss Re warns
21st Jun 25, 10:00am
Plastic pollution could trigger wave of environmental and health litigation, Swiss Re warns
Changes to New Zealand's radio frequency spectrum regulation mooted, in the wake of Aussie warship-induced internet outages
12th Jun 25, 8:11am
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Changes to New Zealand's radio frequency spectrum regulation mooted, in the wake of Aussie warship-induced internet outages
How Black Salt Games in Christchurch won New Zealand's second Apple Design Award
8th Jun 25, 2:33pm
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How Black Salt Games in Christchurch won New Zealand's second Apple Design Award
More data capacity to be available over new Southern Cross Tasman Express cable on Auckland to Sydney route
5th Jun 25, 2:53pm
More data capacity to be available over new Southern Cross Tasman Express cable on Auckland to Sydney route
Facial recognition technology trial reduced violence in supermarkets, and generally complied with Privacy Act, but still needs improvement: Commissioner
4th Jun 25, 5:31pm
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Facial recognition technology trial reduced violence in supermarkets, and generally complied with Privacy Act, but still needs improvement: Commissioner
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Aimed at small businesses, Xero's Stripe-integrated Tap to Pay for contactless payments comes to New Zealand; plus BNZ Payap update
30th May 25, 11:56am
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Aimed at small businesses, Xero's Stripe-integrated Tap to Pay for contactless payments comes to New Zealand; plus BNZ Payap update
Anthropic's new AI models created a stir when released, but no, they're not going to extort or call the cops on you
27th May 25, 1:50pm
Anthropic's new AI models created a stir when released, but no, they're not going to extort or call the cops on you
Ruakākā's 'Big BESS' officially opens, with Meridian planning more grid batteries and solar power generation
23rd May 25, 1:02pm
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Ruakākā's 'Big BESS' officially opens, with Meridian planning more grid batteries and solar power generation
Criminals bribed 'rogue overseas support agents' to steal customer data from Coinbase, with blackmail being attempted
16th May 25, 3:18pm
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Criminals bribed 'rogue overseas support agents' to steal customer data from Coinbase, with blackmail being attempted
A blanket ban on social media use by under 16s is now in the works; technically, it looks complex but doable
15th May 25, 8:00am
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A blanket ban on social media use by under 16s is now in the works; technically, it looks complex but doable