Technology

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

No repeat of online exam access problems - NZQA

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority says there was no repeat of log-in problems during a big online exam on Wednesday morning. The authority's deputy... Read More

New tech to help NZ preprare for hazards

Advances in technology will help New Zealand become more resilient in dealing with natural hazards such as major earthquakes and landslides, says a retiring... Read More

Is gene modification the option for better food?

Gene modification and editing technologies have sparked some uproar in recent years, with New Zealand fighting to hold its position as a producer of top quality... Read More

Business owner loses $10,000 in Facebook scam

Businesses are being warned their insurance may not cover them for losses resulting from online marketplace scams. In a recent case investigated by the Insurance... Read More

Food rescue app arrives in BOP

Bay of Plenty residents will now have food rescue at their fingertips with the arrival of Foodprint. The app, which partners with local eateries as a platform... Read More