Technology

Underground microbes may impact hydrogen storage

A groundbreaking study into underground microbes that could influence hydrogen storage in Aotearoa is being conducted by University of Canterbury (UC) Microbiology... Read More

Keeping mobiles working during a natural disaster

A working cellphone can be the difference between life and death during a natural disaster. When cellphones failed to transmit emergency alerts in 2019 wildfires... Read More

Rotorua team defend Red Bull Trolley GP title

Of course it's just a race. But the team at Rotorua's Red Stag Timber have a bit of skin in the game and want to win - again. The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix,... Read More

Police urge online safety to help protect children

New Zealand Police are urging parents and caregivers to be alert to the potential online risks children and young people face. Today marks Safer Internet... Read More

Battery storage technology on Greerton poles

Powerco is installing low voltage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on five power poles in the Tauranga suburb of Greerton in a trial aimed at helping supply... Read More

Young Ocean Explorers 21 day challenge

Young Ocean Explorers is on a mission to transform how we view and care for New Zealand's stunning ocean. Through their revolutionary 21 Day Challenge, they... Read More

AI-powered tool to combat wildfire danger

A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat. Developed... Read More

Google Maps: 20 years of mapping the world

Google Maps turns 20 on February 8, marking two decades since its desktop debut in 2005. What started as a simple tool to help people 'get from point A to point... Read More

Bay of Plenty: Hotspot for animal motor collisions

Bay of Plenty was one of the top regions where animal collisions occurred in 2024, according to AA Insurance's claims data. New research from AA Insurance... Read More

Ex-All Blacks feature on new concussion podcast

A new podcast featuring AUT academics and former All Blacks is hoping to demystify concussions and provide greater insight into the risks and benefits of playing... Read More

$8.3m grant to predict and prevent influenza

The University of Auckland-led project plans to develop a tool to predict the risk and mitigate the effect of flu and other respiratory illness. Every year,... Read More

Power restored to 531 homes in Mount Maunganui

Update 4.35 pm: Power was restored to 531 properties in Mount Maunganui at 4.17pm after a tree branch landed on power lines on Concord Ave at 3.45pm today, said... Read More