Technology

Online safety fears: 'It's worrying for people'

Most New Zealanders feel concerned about the safety of children online, according to a new survey. Inappropriate content and misinformation top the list of... Read More

Cut cable disrupts internet service in WBOP

A cable cut just north of Whakamārama is being touted as the cause of an internet outage in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement to SunLive, a Chorus... Read More

Undercover cop catches sex offender on Snapchat

Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual acts, which may offend some readers. Registered sex offender Hamish Campbell-Stenning had no idea... Read More

OceanaGold lodges Fast-track application

OceanaGold has submitted an application through the Fast-track approvals process for the Waihī North Project. "We welcome the new consenting process... Read More

The tool for forecasting volcanic eruptions

The Whakaari/White Island tragedy has led scientists to develop an eruption predictor tool using AI, which they hope will prevent another fatal volcanic disaster. Twenty-two... Read More

Rocket Lab successfully launches 60th Electron

Rocket Lab USA has successfully launched its 60th Electron from New Zealand to deploy the next satellite in the Earth-imaging satellite constellation of real-time... Read More

Air NZ regional flights delayed by IT glitch

Air New Zealand's nationwide fleet of ATR 72 planes were grounded this morning due to an IT glitch. The airline has confirmed there was an issue that... Read More

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