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Is your virtual background making you unproductive?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Is your virtual background making you unproductive?

Video virtual backgrounds are linked to higher fatigue in work calls, with nature scenes offering a simple way to ease the strain.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
How to achieve a good work-life balance at home
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to achieve a good work-life balance at home

Remote staff are at risk of burnout as blurred boundaries, isolation and poor routines can erode productivity and family time at home.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
A guide to mental health when working remotely
Human Capital Management

A guide to mental health when working remotely

Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 16th Oct 2022
Greatest risks to businesses in 2021
Disaster Recovery

Greatest risks to businesses in 2021

COVID-19 has pushed non-occupational disease to the top of the list, as businesses face rising cyber, health and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review
Risk & Compliance

Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review

COVID-19 has accelerated remote-working and training risks as New Zealand’s workplace safety progress stalls and serious injuries rise.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
New Zealand keeps getting warmer
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand keeps getting warmer

A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020

Global Stories

Telecommuting stories

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Software-as-a-Service

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access

Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
Artificial Intelligence

Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
CEOs prioritise tech investments to boost hybrid working
Generative AI

CEOs prioritise tech investments to boost hybrid working

A recent survey reveals that 95% of CEOs have invested in technology to improve hybrid working, with ongoing plans to enhance employee experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The rundown on Poly's headsets
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The rundown on Poly's headsets

Poly's account manager for New Zealand, Laura Peddie, discusses the impact of remote working on the headset sector in an exclusive interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Telecommuting stories

How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds
Gaming

How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds

Slow, patchy connections are prompting households to replace ageing routers and rethink coverage as more devices strain home networks.

By Chirag Solanki • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India
Unified Communications

AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India

AONMeetings to launch browser-based video calls in India within two weeks, with local plans from INR ₹169 a month including webinars.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup
Gaming

SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup

SpinTel launches its Ultra WiFi 5G Modem in Australia, offering plug-and-play setup on Optus' 5G network from AUD $59/month with unlimited data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
Unified Communications

Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity

Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025