Technology

Police urge caution with scam email circulating

People are being warned of an email scam claiming to have located explicit illegal material on their computers. A police spokesperson says they are aware of an... Read More

Starlink captured on camera in Katikati

Starlink G4-31 has been captured on camera as the train of satellites streamed across the night sky. Launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,... Read More

CEO: “Culture eats strategy any day of the week”

Why are American food producers choosing to work with a robotics company based in Tauranga? Partly because of a strong company culture founded in Māori values... Read More

Security fears raised about home devices and apps

Imagine if you had to pledge loyalty to the Chinese state just to use a bathroom mirror or a lightbulb. There is a chance you already have but did not know it. Hidden... Read More

UOW students solve sustainability problems

Students have been working to find solutions for sustainability problems posed by local organisations, and have shared their insights as part of the University... Read More

Robotics Plus unveils autonomous modular vehicle

Robotics Plus, a New Zealand-based agritech company, has launched its autonomous multi-use, modular vehicle platform for agriculture. It's designed to carry... Read More

BOP health app to offer easy way to age better

An updated app and website are being launched to help people stay stronger for longer and add life to their years. The free and easy to use digital service, called... Read More

Virtual reality job seeking in the Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty jobseekers who are interested in exploring different kinds of jobs can strap on a headset and do so through virtual reality next week. Ministry... Read More

New building system to protect houses during quake

Engineers are moving forward with plans to manufacture a new base isolation system that will make Kiwi houses safer in an earthquake. A prototype of the system... Read More

Seagull causes inner city power outage

A seagull coming in contact with power lines is being put down as the cause of a power outage in Tauranga's central business district. Power was cut to 185 customers... Read More

Developing a resilient electrical grid for NZ

University of Canterbury Professor Neville Watson is two years into leading a seven-year project to integrate renewable energy into Aotearoa New Zealand's century-old... Read More

New Zealand desperate for skilled tech staff

Tech skills shortages continue to plague New Zealand's greater tech sector, according to NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller. As a result, the issue is consuming... Read More