Technology

Life sciences crucial for future on NZ‘s economy

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the New Zealand's and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world. The benefits... Read More

Learn about photographing the night sky - tonight!

A leading NZ astrophotographer is showcasing the art of capturing the beauty of the night sky in a talk in Tauranga on Saturday evening. John Drummond is the... Read More

Young inventors invited to enter competition

James Dyson is calling for budding engineers to tackle the problems our planet faces. The James Dyson Award, an annual engineering competition with a sustainability-focus... Read More

Future benefits of synthetic biology to NZ

The future benefits of synthetic biology to New Zealand will be a key topic at the life sciences summit in Wellington on March 22 and 23, BioTechNZ executive... Read More

New smoke alarms making residents feel safer

Some elderly Pāpāmoa residents are feeling safer in their homes now they have brand new smoke alarms installed by Neighbourhood Support volunteers. Working... Read More

Significant investment scam targeting NZers

A major investment scam is currently targeting New Zealanders seeking financial advice. CERT NZ is aware that people have lost millions of dollars to this scam... Read More

Tauranga Vodafone outage, free data offered

Tauranga residents are reporting Internet outages across the city today. According to a post by Vodafone CEO Jason Paris on Twitter, the outage in Tauranga and... Read More

Netflix to crack down on account sharing

Netflix will begin cracking down on people who are sharing their Netflix accounts in New Zealand later this month. About a million New Zealanders are understood... Read More

Police educating public about sextortion

Today is Safer Internet Day - New Zealand Police is taking the opportunity to educate the public about sextortion, especially targeting our younger males. 'Sextortion... Read More

Second chance for say on bird ‘boomers’

While some submitters have asked for a total ban of audible bird scaring devices in the Whakatāne district, Horticulture New Zealand says any further restriction... Read More

BOP school camp goes solar with $35K grant

One of the Bay of Plenty's most popular school camp sites will largely run ‘off-grid' thanks to new solar panels and batteries purchased with the help of... Read More

Scientists confirm Kawakawa’s healing properties

University of Auckland researchers have found more than 60 biologically active compounds in kawakawa leaves. New Zealand scientists are proving the health effects... Read More