Technology

NIWA investigate seafloor after Whakaari eruption

Scientists will investigate the depths around Whakaari/White Island with sound beams to see whether last year's eruption has altered the seafloor. The survey... Read More

Digital help for WBOP charities

Charities in the Western Bay of Plenty can get technical help to understand more about their clients - and their supporters. SociaLink, the Western Bay umbrella... Read More

First ever trans-Tasman education virtual expo

COVID-19 restrictions have driven the interest of Australians and New Zealanders to undertake higher education study. With people working from home or out of... Read More

PM and Prince of Wales open Fieldays Online

The first ever digital Fieldays has been today opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister of New Zealand, followed by an address by The Prince of Wales,... Read More

BOP tech company launches online signature book

Social isolation during COVID-19 didn't stop a Rotorua tech company from connecting thousands of graduating students worldwide. In June, they took the world... Read More

Intermediate named Apple Distinguished School

Tauranga Intermediate has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2020-2022 for its use of Apple technology to enhance learning. Apple Distinguished... Read More

Rocket Lab confirms loss of rocket this morning

New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab has lost a rocket during its latest launch off the Mahia Peninsula on the East Coast this morning. Seven satellites from... Read More

Techweek goes digital

The global COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift to a digital world and Techweek2020 is no different. The annual event series, which celebrates innovation... Read More

Finding my friend

Debz Turner has been on a mission to find a long-lost childhood friend. 'We first became friends about 1974. We were in the same class for about three years.” As... Read More

Google NZ books more business locally

Google New Zealand recognised more business locally in 2019, reflecting the global crackdown on the tax affairs of multinational software firms, but still paid... Read More

St John launches online mental health course

With the mental health of New Zealanders top of mind as the country grapples with the impact of COVID-19, help to address the matter is now more accessible. St... Read More

BOP Civil Defence transition of welfare services

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group 0800 Call Centre is transitioning to an automated service directing people to other agencies for... Read More