Technology

Speed cameras to quadruple nationally

Numbers of speed cameras are set to quadruple as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) takes over their operations from police, the transport agency has said. There... Read More

NZ gamer feels "terrible" for spending thousands

A Kiwi gamer says he has spent about $16,000 on loot boxes, which could be described as virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-Strike... Read More

Red Cross $1 reserve auction on Trade Me

New Zealand Red Cross has launched its Here For Good online auction - giving everyone the chance to help communities both at home and around the world by bidding... Read More

Report highlights ways to improve online safety

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission today released an independent report which explains how to improve the Code of Practice that Meta, Google, Tiktok,... Read More

Go on a pest hunt this summer

University of Canterbury researchers and partners are using digital technology to help every New Zealander join the fight against invasive pests. Find-A-Pest... Read More

Police making enquiries into emails

Police are today responding to emails of a concerning nature directed to a number of organisations throughout New Zealand, including hospitals and places of... Read More

Concerning emails: Schools and courts close

At least 21 schools around Auckland have been closed after receiving 'concerning emails” on Friday morning. This comes a day after 15 threatening emails... Read More

Sport climbing champion wins water science prize

New Zealand sport climbing champion Sarah Tetzlaff has won the Waikato Regional Council Prize in Water Science for 2023. The prize recognises a University... Read More

No phones at school to improve student achievement

Should cell phones be banned at schools? This is a question causing controversies at the schools around the Bay of Plenty these days. Some of them in Tauranga... Read More

Researchers awarded $6.1m to predict grape growth

Forecasting grape yield is tough and errors can be costly, so University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded $6.1 million to blend viticulture with robotics,... Read More

3D printer aims to save endangered fish

NIWA is using a 3D printer to help save New Zealand's endangered native fish. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research has developed a... Read More

Govt rolls out new facial recognition tech

The government begins the roll out new facial recognition technology next week despite an "untested risk" around racial bias. No tests have been done for... Read More