Technology

NZ maple syrup mission taps into hi-tech imaging

Magnified 3D images of the inside of a maple tree could take Kiwi scientists a step closer to making home-grown maple syrup. A Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |... Read More

Tech offering hope in fight against myrtle rust

New research using remote sensing technology has delivered promising results to scientists looking for innovative ways to help nurseries combat the spread of myrtle... Read More

First high definition 3D maps of Waikato released

The first set of highly accurate 3D mapping data for the Waikato region has just been released and will be a 'gamechanger” for councils and the wider community. LiDAR... Read More

One Week Until Techweek23

New Zealand's tech industry is gearing up for Techweek23, the country's largest technology and innovation festival. The 11th annual Techweek will celebrate... Read More

High humidity: Smoke alarms randomly going off

Smoke alarms undoubtedly save lives - but many in New Zealand's muggy north are finding them bleeping annoying. People around the country, including Tauranga,... Read More

Sextortion complaints on the rise

Cases of image based abuse, also called ‘sextortion' are on the rise, despite victims afraid, ashamed or embarrassed to make a complaint. NetSafe says offenders... Read More

Seismic testing on concrete wall construction

Research into the technique used to connect reinforced concrete walls to their foundations is set to have a significant impact on the New Zealand construction... Read More

Senior scientist to help NZ‘s critical challenges

Scion senior scientist Dr Grace Villamor is one of 34 new faces at Te Pūnaha Matatini, joining the organisation as a principal investigator for the next three... Read More

Jump in R&D from government investment

The Government's level of investment in research and development is paying off with new figures out showing total expenditure in R&D hit record levels last year... Read More

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