Technology

Bay gift technology to islands

Pacific Island communities are set to benefit from laptops which have been upgraded and donated by Bay of Plenty residents. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner,... Read More

Syrian conflict hits Mount shop

The website of a recreational vehicle business in Mount Maunganui has been hacked by anti-war protestors as diplomats discuss the next steps in the Syria crisis. Staff... Read More

Broadband arrives in gorge

Around 200 households in the Karangahake area will receive rural broadband and mobile coverage as Vodafone switches to two newly built cell sites this week. The... Read More

New tower brings rural broadband

A newly built cellphone tower in Oropi is bringing mobile coverage and broadband access to the rural Western Bay of Plenty. The new 30metre monopole tower on Oropi... Read More

Young innovators impress

Looking for the next big business idea? How about a temporary tattoo that tells you when it's time to apply more sunscreen, or an adjustable focus screen? These... Read More

Bay leaders steering the way

Bay of Plenty's leadership qualities are in the spotlight after two of the region's business leaders were shortlisted for the 2013 New Zealand International Business... Read More

New technology for Tauranga courts

New technology allowing prisoners to appear in court while still confined to prison grounds will be introduced into Tauranga courts next year. Audio-visual links... Read More

Gift from the edge of space

Western Bay of Plenty Mayors received a gift from the edge of space thanks to a little toy mascot cow. EOL managing director Terry Coles presented Mayors' Stuart... Read More

SunLive tops media ratings

A busy news week, including flooding around the region, has shown SunLive.co.nz is the leading local 24 hour news service - and the latest figures prove it. From... Read More

Equinox win mashup competition

Tauranga Boys' College are the winners of the 2013 TrustPower Mashup competition held at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Bongard Centre at the weekend. Dominic Panettiere,... Read More

Scammers hit Trade Me accounts

Trade Me account holders who are receiving emails today asking them to provide account login details should not hand them over. The act is coming from overseas... Read More

Tuning into Tauranga television

Regional television has arrived in Tauranga with the first programme by newcomers Grey Street Television Studios set to air in a fortnight. The TV production company... Read More