Technology

Concerns around contact tracing app

A digital contact tracing system poses the risk of discrimination against Māori, a technologist says. PhD candidate Karaitiana Taiuru has just released... Read More

Vodafone network back up and running

People are being warned to check before they dig following two separate incidents in the North Island where a fibre cable was cut. The majority of Vodafone customers... Read More

Vodafone network fibre cable cut

UPDATED 10.50AM: Vodafone's network issues are being caused by two points of damage in the network's fibre cable. 'This morning we were alerted to damage... Read More

Katikati Digital Hub gains funding boost

Katikati will be home to a regional digital hub thanks to a $400,000 boost from the Provincial Growth Fund, announced by the Regional Economic Development Minister... Read More

Online library offerings hit lockdown high

Behind the scenes at Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries, a small team of staff has been committed to keeping library services alive and well during the COVID-19... Read More

Virtual inspections for Tauranga tenants

Some Tauranga property managers have made the switch to virtual inspections amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it's a 'straightforward” way to check rentals... Read More

New game teaches kids about COVID-19 safety

A new online game developed by New Zealand disaster recovery agencies is the latest weapon in the war against COVID-19. What's The Plan Stan? is a free online... Read More

Fieldays 2020 pioneering a digital future

The future of Fieldays is secure despite the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 virus. Event organisers, the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, are pioneering... Read More

Virtual classrooms ease pressure for BOP teachers

A Tauranga teacher who's into her second week of Term 2 says an online schooling platform is helping ease the pressure amid the COVID-19 lockdown period. Aquinas... Read More

Aus govt tells Facebook and Google to pay for news

The Australian government has ordered the competition watchdog to develop a mandatory code of conduct to govern commercial dealings between tech giants and news... Read More

Tutors collaborate on inclusive employment website

A Bay of Plenty tertiary institution is helping with employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the by building a website. Toi Ohomai Institute... Read More

Practical mental health support from apps

The Government is making further support available for Kiwis wanting to look after their mental wellbeing as a result of change and uncertainty from COVID-19. The... Read More