Technology

Scott Base Starlink – but no phones during dinner

New Zealand's remotest outpost is now just a video call away with Antarctica New Zealand installing Starlink at Scott Base to improve connectivity. The aim is... Read More

Police investigate misuse of number plate software

Five police staff are being investigated by an internal integrity group for misusing software that recognises vehicle number plates. An audit found two of them... Read More

Young Innovator Awards open for registrations

New Zealand's largest youth innovation programme, yia! - Young Innovator Awards - is set to return to Western Bay of Plenty for its fourteenth year, with registrations... Read More

RNZAF 42 Squadron are in town

Plane enthusiasts will be avidly waiting to view one of the RNZAF planes in Tauranga today. Following the Anzac Day commemorations the 42 Squadron are deploying... Read More

Māori construction methods pass seismic testing

Architect and researcher Professor Anthony Hoete and his team have conclusively proven that endangered Māori construction techniques can withstand major earthquakes... Read More

NZ research to fly on International Space Station

A research facility prototype developed in Christchurch will soon orbit Earth aboard the International Space Station under a partnership between the Ministry of... Read More

More digital training for seniors rolls out

Six providers of digital training will deliver essential digital skills courses for up to 5000 learners around the country. 'Being online is increasingly important... Read More

Fast-track consenting for solar energy projects

Nearly half a million solar panels across two Waikato solar farm projects that could reduce over 200 million kilograms of carbon pollution each year have been... Read More

Drone delivered pizzas to make landfall in Huntly

Piping hot pizza will soon be winging its way across the skies of Huntly, in a New Zealand first that's bound to bring a buzz to the north Waikato town. Yes,... Read More

How four Kiwis made NZ‘s latest gaming success

A Christchurch-developed video game about fishing is making waves overseas. But Dredge isn't a relaxing day out on the water. This fishing trip has a "sinister... Read More

Dropping major tea on the radio waves

Glowing skin, straight teeth and perfect hair - all of this could be yours, according to Mount Maunganui College year 11 student Piri Pearsall-Akuira. So what... Read More

On screen thriller - The 1989 war that wasn’t

It's glacially slow going, says a local film editor and animator who is keen to find patrons to support his online military political series taking place in a... Read More