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  •   Home > News > Technology

    Grandchildren might motivate older adult computer users - to get onboard with a new app

    Grandchildren might motivate older adult computer users - to get onboard with a new app



    Countdown, Spark, the Warehouse and Qantas are among 500 new partners added to the over-65s' SuperGold card revamp, which includes an app and upgraded website.

    SeniorNet executive officer, Grant Sidaway, says keeping tabs on grand-kids often drives grandparents to use technology.

    He says it's a way of keeping in touch.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Police have been called to a business on Godley Road, in Auckland's Green Bay, following a report of a robbery shortly after 5 this evening More...



     Today's News

    Motorsports:
    Andre Heimgartner has qualified the best of the Kiwis in eighth for tonight's race ten of the Supercars Championship in Perth 21:56

    Business:
    Police have been called to a business on Godley Road, in Auckland's Green Bay, following a report of a robbery shortly after 5 this evening 21:16

    Law and Order:
    Police are making enquiries after a man was found dead in Invercargill this morning 18:56

    Rugby:
    The Mainland Tactix are back in the win column after a 53-44 victory over the Southern Steel in Christchurch 18:36

    Rugby League:
    Fill-in fullback Taine Tuaupiki is the hero for the Warriors, who've snapped their four-game losing streak by stunning the Penrith Panthers 22-20 in NRL Magic Round in Brisbane 18:26

    Law and Order:
    Police are seeking sightings of 32-year-old Jacob Morgan who has a warrant for arrest 17:36

    Motoring:
    Delays on for northbound traffic on Auckland's southern motorway - a crash is blocking the right-hand lanes just after Market Rd off-ramp 17:26

    Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway 5 at Tapapa in Waikato is closed after a serious crash 16:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    The wreckage of what is understood to be a home built helicopter, has been removed following a crash at Uretiti Beach in Northland 15:27

    Politics:
    The Government have come in for fierce criticism at the Green Party State of the Planet speech 15:27


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