Technology

Low emission transport project applications reopen

The latest round of funding to get low-emission transport ideas off the ground has opened. The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund encourages innovation and... Read More

Fewer texts as NZ internet usage rises

New Zealanders are sending fewer text messages and disconnecting the landline but upping their internet usage, according to the latest telecommunications report... Read More

ACC invests in Robotics Plus

ACC's Impact Investment Fund has taken a share in Tauranga-based Robotics Plus to improve the wellbeing of those working in some of New Zealand's most dangerous... Read More

Funding needed to educate Kiwis about cyber-risk

NZTech says that it is time for the government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. About 87 per cent of Kiwis... Read More

International space station flying over tonight

For those who may love to end their Valentine's Day stargazing, they may find they're in for an extra treat this evening if the clouds disperse. The... Read More

Valentine’s Day marks increase in romance scams

Netsafe is calling for vigilance as scammers target online love seekers February 14 is meant to be a day for romance and roses - but a concerning number of people... Read More

Using robotics for 3D metal printing

Local research engineer Ben Jackson, 29, believes Tauranga is the place to be for smart thinkers and solutions around engineering and robotics. He is part... Read More

New AI agritech platform to benefit scientists

A new scientific partnership will develop an AI platform to meet demand from Bay of Plenty scientists for faster processing of complex research data. The initiative,... Read More

Great family outing for TECT Rescue open day

Children headed along with their families today to check out the array of services on display at the annual rescue services open day. To meet the crew... Read More

Using robotics for 3D metal printing

Tauranga is proving to be the place to be for smart thinking and solutions around engineering and robotics. That's the opinion of engineer Ben Jackson, 29,... Read More

The COVID Bluetooth blues

For Helen O'Connor and her friends, tracking where they've been and who they've seen while the country is at Alert Level One is not easy without a smartphone. 'I'm... Read More

Held hostage by cryptocurrency scammers

A Tauranga man thought he had turned $3000 into $31,000 in just weeks through cryptocurrency, but he now knows he'll never see a cent of it. Bruce Harding believes... Read More