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What is RSS?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a method of transmitting news headlines and other updates straight to your computer.

1. Get an RSS reader

You can use a feed reader built into a browser or e-mail program; download and install software on your computer; or use a Web-based feed reader (see "Where can I get an RSS reader" below for more information.)

2. How to select the Foundation’s RSS feeds

We currently have two RSS feeds (they're free, and it's easy to set up access):

Either click the links above and add the feed to your RSS reader.

Or you can manually copy the URLs below into your RSS reader.

  • News http://www.frst.govt.nz/news
  • Funding frst.govt.nz/funding/overview/1

 

Your RSS reader will periodically retrieve the latest additions to either of the feeds you've chosen.

Important

Our feeds are for personal use only. You may not publish material from these feeds to a commercial web page without our prior permission.

Where can I get an RSS reader?

There are many kinds of readers, from stand-alone applications to web-based services, to those built into a Web browser. Some of the more common ones are listed below. Most of these applications are free and should be easy to install and use, but please note that we haven't tested any of them.

Follow the instructions provided on the websites listed below to install or configure your reader.

Browser-Based

The following web browsers have built-in feed readers:

  • Mozilla Firefox (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Opera (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Internet Explorer 7.0 (Windows)
  • Safari (Mac)

E-mail Programs

The following e-mail programs have built-in feed readers:

  • Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Outlook 2007 (Windows)
  • IntraVnews (Windows, plug-in for Microsoft Outlook)

Web-Based Services

All of these services are free, and will work with any recent web browser. All require registration and usually show ads as you read your feeds.

  • Bloglines
  • Google Reader
  • My Yahoo
  • Newsgator

Desktop Applications

These programs run on your computer, and will check feeds automatically whenever they're running.

Free software

  • Omea Reader (Windows)
  • SharpReader (Windows)
  • RSS Bandit (Windows)
  • NetNewsWire Lite (Mac)

Commercial software

  • FeedDemon (Windows)
  • NewzCrawler (Windows)
  • NetNewsWire (Mac)