Technology

Mount company start 'reverse' auctions

A Mount Maunganui company will auction off a brand new Fiat Punto Easy this week as part of their new auction website and mobile app. The Fiat will be sold at a... Read More

A bird's eye view of crash scenes

Camera-equipped drones are being trialled by police to help gather evidence and map the scenes of fatal and serious crashes. Waikato is the first policing region... Read More

Putting smiles on patients' faces

The Waikato District Health Board is offering a new service to help family and friends stay in touch with their loved ones. Through the health board's website friends... Read More

Smart phone for elderly

Look out. The next time your phone rings it might be your Nana or Grandad wanting to Facetime. The first senior-friendly smartphone has hit New Zealand shelves and... Read More

Haier washing machines recalled

A voluntary recall has been issued on two models of Haier top load washing machine due to a wiring fault which could be a potential fire risk. The affected machines... Read More

Funding boost for Bay organisations

A trio of Bay of Plenty organisations have been handed government funding to help engage young people in science and technology. Tauranga's House of Science and... Read More

Everyday danger for kids

A staggering 80 per cent of Kiwi kids believe they are at risk of abuse or mistreatment online - one of the highest proportions in the developed world. The alarming... Read More

Graeme's eye for a story

You may not know the name, but chances are you'll recognise some of his work - and that's exactly how Bay of Plenty photographer Graeme Murray likes it. He's photographed... Read More

RBI boosts rural health services

All of New Zealand's 39 rural public hospitals and integrated family health centres are now able to access to high-speed broadband. Rolled out under the Government's... Read More

Credit card fraud warning

With Christmas just around the corner, now is a good time to be aware of fraud and the simple steps required to protect your personal information - especially when... Read More

Tablet theft prompts warning

Police are urging everyone who owns an electronic device to check their security settings after an Australian tourist had his bank account emptied when thieves stole... Read More

Phone scammers on the prowl

Spark customers are being warned that phone scammers posing as telco staff are once again on the prowl. Fraudsters are reportedly telling people their services will... Read More