Technology

Better experience for BOP Rhema and Star listeners

Frequency changes in the Bay of Plenty are set to give Star listeners 24/7 access to their favourite station, and Rhema listeners better sound quality. To improve... Read More

Airport fog delays to be helped by Government

The headache of having flights delayed due to heavy fog hanging around New Zealand airports may be finally resolved. A government partnership with New Zealand... Read More

Packing technology cuts packhouse labour needs

An intelligent robotic fruit packing machine that automates the most labour intensive job in the packhouse is proving to be a game-changer for post-harvest operators... Read More

Consumer NZ: Global pressure to rein in BNPL

Consumer advocates from nine countries, including New Zealand, have teamed up to target legal loopholes that enable buy now pay later businesses to avoid credit... Read More

New pests and diseases reporting tool

Biosecurity New Zealand has released a new web tool so people can report suspected exotic pests and diseases online. 'Alerts from the public about things that... Read More

Experience outer space while keeping on your feet

Many people dream of going to outer space, but it will be a while before the average person can afford this experience. As an alternative, young entrepreneur... Read More

GCSB: rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021

The GCSB is urging New Zealand's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats, which can put nationally significant infrastructure... Read More

Drones monitor manta rays in pioneering study

How big is that manta ray? Drones give the answer in a pioneering study by University of Auckland postgraduate student Edy Setyawan. Setyawan got the idea during... Read More

Low-cost earthquake warning project gains momentum

New Zealand scientists working on an experimental earthquake warning system using low-cost sensors are excited to share their discoveries in a globally leading journal. The... Read More

Fill virtual fundraiser buckets for CCF this month

The Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to make a donation this March after cancelling their 2022 Street Appeal due to health and safety concerns for volunteers... Read More

Robot Wars: Tauranga teens take on the world

Six students from Otumoetai, Tauranga Boys' and Mount Maunganui Colleges designed, built, and programmed two robots that came first and second at the VEX Robotics... Read More

Starve the trolls? How brands can tackle trolling

Social media platforms should hide the viewing metrics on malicious content posted by trolls as part of a more proactive approach to curbing their behaviour, according... Read More