Technology

Teachers granted access to rocket control centre

A selected group of New Zealand teachers have gained exclusive access to Rocket Lab's Mission Control Centre and rocket factory for the first time. This is part... Read More

Military exercise: Defence force test cyber skills

Eleven New Zealand Defence Force personnel have taken part in a United States exercise designed to build a community of military defensive cyber operators armed... Read More

Protest blocks new 4G cell tower in Coromandel

A group is protesting against the installation of a 4G Vodafone mobile tower set to be installed in Coromandel town, but the company says the infrastructure is... Read More

Facial recognition tech used at 29 supermarkets

You're not only getting your groceries scanned when you shop at some Foodstuffs North Island supermarkets - the shop may also be scanning your face, Consumer... Read More

New digital communications for emergency services

A new digital communications network for emergency service workers will roll out from next year. Police Minister Chris Hipkins says this week's announcement... Read More

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