Technology

High tech treasure hunt

Treasure hunts are not just for the young - people all over the world, including in Tauranga are playing treasure hunting game ‘Geocaching' using GPS devices.... Read More

Broadband bid for Bay

Tauranga organisations are making a joint bid with the Waikato region to have ultra-fast broadband installed in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. The bid is being... Read More

Mt broadband gets a hurry up

Mount Maunganui residents will now enjoy faster broadband speeds after Chorus completed works in the area last week, says Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe. The... Read More

Changes on the air waves

Village Radio is going FM and moving to a 24/7 broadcast format in a partnership with Access Community Radio in Hamilton. The current Village Radio building in... Read More

Free computers for learners

The Technology Centre is looking to give away seven iMac computers to Western Bay early childhood centres. The computers were donated by Katikati College because... Read More

Making workplaces healthier

Toi te Ora Public Health has launched a new online wellness management system to help keep Western Bay of Plenty workers healthy. The launch of the online tool... Read More

No sympathy for Paw Justice

A 'techno-furry friendship' is over for Tauranga MP Simon Bridges after he ended his 'friendship' with animal rights advocacy organisation Paw Justice on the social... Read More

Dial-up s just not cutting it

A growing necessity in day-to-day life is reliable internet access and this is something noted by Bay of Plenty wireless broadband provider Enternet Online. People... Read More

Breaking in with a buzz

Social networking websites continue to grow in use, application and size and in doing so are creating opportunities for new players in the market. The genre of... Read More

Building better search engines

Tauranga man Ross Bendall is looking for investors to make his internet search engine called Kissit2 a success. The point of difference for the December 2008 launched... Read More

Phones for life

One of the main catalysts for the advance of technology is traditionally military application. The advancement of flying technology is a prime example of how the... Read More

Time for a tablet?

The computer market is immensely competitive and the next product to roll off the technology conveyor belt is likely to be equally as demanding when Apple produces... Read More