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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Technology articles  Technology
    The 'aura farming' boy danced for tradition, then the internet turned it into a trend and a trap
     15 August 2025
    Rayyan Arkan Dikha became a social media sensation for his spontaneous dance atop a racing boat. Now, there are warnings of impersonators trying to profit off his fame.
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    ‘Slutty little glasses’: men’s eyewear fashion is the history of seeing – and being seen
    8 Aug: Men’s glasses are having a moment, thanks to the internet’s favourite little descriptor.... more
    South Australia’s algal bloom may shrink over winter – but this model suggests it will spread to new areas in summer
    23 Jul: Preliminary results from computer modelling suggests the harmful algal bloom that has been killing marine life will return with a vengeance after winter and spread.... more
    A computer science expert's reinforced that AI shouldn't be used to cut corners
    9 Jul: A computer science expert's reinforced that AI shouldn't be used to cut corners... more
    Tasman residents have been left with conflicting messages over what to do when mobile phones have no service
    4 Jul: Tasman residents have been left with conflicting messages over what to do when mobile phones have no service... more
    Chorus is apologising for yesterday's mobile phone and internet outage in Tasman's Golden Bay, which affected 111 calls
    4 Jul: Chorus is apologising for yesterday's mobile phone and internet outage in Tasman's Golden Bay, which affected 111 calls... more
    The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people
    10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people... more
    To golf's Canadian Open
    6 Jun: To golf's Canadian Open... more
    A stadium sized balloon has successfully launched from Wanaka Airport - after several cancellations
    17 Apr: A stadium sized balloon has successfully launched from Wanaka Airport - after several cancellations... more
    Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie
    16 Apr: Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie... more

     Most Popular Recent Technology News
     23 Jul: South Australia’s algal bloom may shrink over winter – but this model suggests it will spread to new areas in summer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     08 Aug: ‘Slutty little glasses’: men’s eyewear fashion is the history of seeing – and being seen +++++++
     15 Aug: The 'aura farming' boy danced for tradition, then the internet turned it into a trend and a trap ++++

     Technology NewsLinks
      15 Aug: Ai boosts productivity & reduces wait times in new zealand healthcare (ITBrief)
      15 Aug: Tcl d1 fingerprint smart lock review: more than the basics (PC World)
      15 Aug: Major philips hue leak reveals ‘pro’ hub with a killer feature (PC World)
      14 Aug: 20 little-known windows features every student should use (PC World)
      14 Aug: I tested a new home assistant adapter with z-wave superpowers (PC World)
      14 Aug: Microsoft connects xbox game pass, windows on arm pcs for local gaming (PC World)
      14 Aug: Fight ai-powered online scams with avast ai assistant (PC World)
      13 Aug: Price drop: edit and convert pdfs on your mac without paying adobe prices (PC World)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Why is there a stoush over the Pacific's top meeting next month? 19:27

    Health & Safety:
    Health New Zealand's changing up hospital cafe menus in the name of a good diet 18:57

    Netball:
    The Queensland Firebirds coach sees Silver Fern Kelly Jackson as a potential mentor for fellow defenders, Aussies Ruby Bakewell-Doran and Isabelle Shearer, after joining the Super Netball side for next year 18:37

    Business:
    Grocery shopping keeps getting dearer and dearer for Kiwis 18:07

    Business:
    Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project - of 671-million-dollars 17:47

    Rugby League:
    Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists they're on guard as they prepare for a visit tonight from the giant-killers of this year's NRL 17:27

    Law and Order:
    The Supreme Court has declined to release an autistic man from secure mental health care - where he's been for nearly 20 years 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston has filled her home with crystals to banish negative "nerves" from the mansion 16:42

    Rugby:
    A reversion to a largely first-choice team for the All Blacks, as they open the Rugby Championship against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Robert Plant has revealed why he recently turned down an invitation from Tony Iommi to attend Black Sabbath's farewell concert 16:12

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