Technology

Further recognition tech skills critical for NZ

The tech sector is pleased to see the government moving faster on reopening the borders as critical skills shortages continue to challenge many organisations across... Read More

Techweek celebrating Tauranga’s innovation section

Techweek, New Zealand's Festival of Tech and Innovation, will be celebrated across Tauranga from May 16-22. With over 25 diverse events, the week-long festival... Read More

AA Traveller apologises after massive data breach

AA Traveller says a data breach has affected hundreds of thousands of customers. Hackers have taken names, addresses, contact details and expired credit card... Read More

Eta Aquariids meteor shower visible early Sunday

Stargazers with a clear view to the east will be in luck early on Sunday morning as two spectacular night sky events combine. A "flukey" coincidence means an... Read More

Sustainable cities critical for NZ - NZTech

Location-enabled technology may change the way Kiwis function in the future, says NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller. As cities like Auckland, Whanganui, Ōtautahi,... Read More

Space educators program launches

A Tauranga Boys' College teacher is among the first to join a Rocketlab program that aims to reverse concerning statistics in students' learning of math and science... Read More

Cryptocurrency scam: Tauranga teacher down $5K

A group of students in Tauranga is rallying around one of their teachers after he lost more than $5000 in a cryptocurrency scam. Otūmoetai College teacher Deon... Read More

Coastguard calls for volunteer radio operators

As water activities continue to grow in popularity, Coastguard Communications East, based in Mount Maunganui, is now looking to boost numbers to have even more... Read More

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