Technology

Microsoft services go offline for thousands in NZ

Microsoft says it is still looking into the cause of an outage that affected New Zealand customers on Thursday. Products such as Outlook, Azure cloud computing... Read More

New tech to lead to less flight cancellations

New satellite technology that significantly improves GPS accuracy, has reached an important milestone, with two 11-metre satellite dishes switched on. Known... Read More

WBOP electricity infrastructure options released

Transpower today released its preferred options for upgrading electricity infrastructure in the Western Bay of Plenty. Public consultation on the options,... Read More

Sharing of nudes prompt message from police

With students back in school, police have a message for young people: Kia whakaute... respect your mates, don't share their nudes. 'We are seeing an increase... Read More

Portable battery units aiming to lower emissions

Mobile stand-alone power systems featuring eye-catching native flora and fauna designs, are taking to the roads throughout Powerco's electricity network to help... Read More

Tips for identifying and avoiding scams

Identifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult. Here are some tips to avoid getting scammed, how to identify a scam email, and what to do if... Read More

Teen sentenced after humiliation live-streamed

A topless boy who had already been thrown to the ground, assaulted and kicked in the head, was forced to then do 100 star jumps and 100 'burpees”... Read More

Furious father claims child almost electrocuted

A father says his three-year-old daughter is lucky to be alive after nearly being electrocuted by an extension cable. Following Herald inquiries, the product... Read More

Mapping apps overtake traditional maps

Phones are becoming the navigation tool of choice in New Zealand's outdoors, according to an Adventure Voice survey. The recent survey of NZ Mountain Safety... Read More

Young scientists seek truth in legend love story

A group of Rotorua children are using science to prove whether the basis of the legendary love story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai is true. They concluded it... Read More

Kiwi genetic technologies in food production

New Zealanders are cautiously open to the use of genetic technologies in the country's food production systems, according to new research. More than a third... Read More

New myrtle rust education app launched

A new interactive learning app designed to empower rangatahi (young people) and communities with knowledge about myrtle rust. Developed by Scion with a focus... Read More