Technology

New AI agritech platform to benefit scientists

A new scientific partnership will develop an AI platform to meet demand from Bay of Plenty scientists for faster processing of complex research data. The initiative,... Read More

Great family outing for TECT Rescue open day

Children headed along with their families today to check out the array of services on display at the annual rescue services open day. To meet the crew... Read More

Using robotics for 3D metal printing

Tauranga is proving to be the place to be for smart thinking and solutions around engineering and robotics. That's the opinion of engineer Ben Jackson, 29,... Read More

The COVID Bluetooth blues

For Helen O'Connor and her friends, tracking where they've been and who they've seen while the country is at Alert Level One is not easy without a smartphone. 'I'm... Read More

Held hostage by cryptocurrency scammers

A Tauranga man thought he had turned $3000 into $31,000 in just weeks through cryptocurrency, but he now knows he'll never see a cent of it. Bruce Harding believes... Read More

Supporting disabled people to stay connected

The Government is providing $3 million funding to help disabled people around New Zealand stay connected and access support in their communities. The one-off... Read More

US President permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter has permanently suspended US President Donald Trump from its platform, citing ‘risk of further incitement of violence'. The social platform... Read More

Digital training helps seniors get connected

The Government's investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected. COVID-19... Read More

Scientists on the trail of elusive sperm whales

When scientists head south to Antarctica on board NIWA research vessel Tangaroa next month, they'll be keeping a close eye out for an animal that is particularly... Read More

Game developers‘ growth part of rampant kiwi tech

New Zealand game developers' $323.9 million earnings in the last financial year is a perfect example of just what is happening across the rampant tech sector,... Read More

Easy-to-use tablet for seniors to stay connected

For some, using a mobile phone, iPad or other tablet is technology we take for granted, however for others it can be exceptionally challenging. Recent research... Read More

New app to detect plants at risk from myrtle rust

People keen to support the fight against the fungal disease myrtle rust, which threatens many of Aotearoa-New Zealand's native trees, shrubs and climbers, now... Read More