Technology

Starseeker – gazing from Mauao

What do you do when you at the summit of Mount Maunganui and have it to yourself. This is what photographer Amit Kamble pondered as he completed his 22nd run up... Read More

Online support for growing city

To enable council to meet and keep pace with the evolving digital needs of its customers, Tauranga City Council's Elected Members have endorsed the digital platform... Read More

New weapon in wasp war

A species of recently discovered mite that eats wasps is being checked to ensure it won't also eat bees. The mite, discovered by Landcare Research scientist Dr Bob... Read More

Call centres come under fire

There's an issue with your internet or mobile service, so being a diligent customer you contact your service provider's call centre. But after 20 minutes, several... Read More

St John gains access to UFB

In an emergency situation the difference between life and death often relies on people making split-second decisions. It's a scenario St John ambulance staff know... Read More

Faster internet for 55 schools

It's life in the internet fast lane for the thousands of Bay of Plenty students who have returned to school. Under the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural... Read More

Port death remains unresolved

Why a roading contractor was working in an area with heavy machinery when he was run over by a grader remains unresolved. Fulton Hogan employee Walter Daniel Crosa... Read More

Worst computer passwords

If you've been using ‘123456' or ‘password' when signing up for websites you may want to consider changing it. Earlier this week American-based software... Read More

Cars plugging into the Coromandel

A revolution is taking place in the Coromandel that will allow people to drive their electric vehicles around the Thames-Kopu area. Just south of Thames off State... Read More

Council's $900K computer deal

Tauranga City Council staff have obtained permission to make a $900,000 computer deal, without going through normal purchasing channels. Council granted the exemption... Read More

Facebook page 'disappoints' police

Police are disappointed by racist comments posted on what was purported to be a Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve Facebook event page. Western Bay of Plenty acting... Read More

Bay comms firm step in

Tauranga firm Global Comms Ltd is stepping in to rescue former Intagr8 customers left stranded following the telco company's collapse last week. Auckland based Intagr8... Read More