Virtual fencing collars cut farm work and improve safety at Hawke’s Bay’s Glenalvon
“We came into it thinking about the labour-saving aspect and benefits for the stock, but the unexpected advantage…
Erica Stanford claims VPN ban never considered, NZ First says early proposal could have led to ban and digital IDs
A criticism of the proposed ban is that it can be easily circumvented with a VPN. This criticism…
Using virtual reality for sailing education >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Providing sailing news for sailors
Published on June 17th, 2026 A primary school in Wisła, Poland ran a pilot project about different methods…
Fonterra signs solar power deal with ANZA for Canterbury plant
ANZA said the grid connection and site infrastructure will be engineered to accommodate a future battery energy storage…
Christopher Luxon rules out new regulations for virtual fencing tech
Uptake is growing rapidly, but the agritech has also divided opinion among some farmers, vets and animal welfare…
Halter and One NZ connect cattle to satellites on even the most remote farms
Halter and One NZ bring virtual fencing to every farm. Kiwi beef farmers can now connect their cattle…
Virtual fencing gains popularity, but vocal critics remain
The technology is increasingly popular around New Zealand, saving on labour and fencing costs as farmers seamlessly integrate…
Trump visit triggers major security lockdown at Madison Square Garden
An AFP reporter yesterday saw a three-metre fence around parts of Madison Square Garden and a heavy presence…
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare calls for better monitoring of virtual fencing technology
The organisation’s key recommendation was the creation of a Virtual Fencing Manufacturers’ Association (VFMA), which would develop industry-wide…
AI casualty: NZ-founded Soul Machines found to owe at least $19.6m
None of the creditors are listed in the first report, bar major shareholder Bartok International. In 2020, the…
AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership, KPMG looks for buyer
“The receivers intend to progress with the existing sales process and seek to find a buyer for the…
Japanese woman gets hitched with virtual partner she generated on ChatGPT
“How did someone like me, living inside of a screen, come to know what it means to love…