Technology

Fieldays 2020 pioneering a digital future

The future of Fieldays is secure despite the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 virus. Event organisers, the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, are pioneering... Read More

Virtual classrooms ease pressure for BOP teachers

A Tauranga teacher who's into her second week of Term 2 says an online schooling platform is helping ease the pressure amid the COVID-19 lockdown period. Aquinas... Read More

Aus govt tells Facebook and Google to pay for news

The Australian government has ordered the competition watchdog to develop a mandatory code of conduct to govern commercial dealings between tech giants and news... Read More

Tutors collaborate on inclusive employment website

A Bay of Plenty tertiary institution is helping with employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the by building a website. Toi Ohomai Institute... Read More

Practical mental health support from apps

The Government is making further support available for Kiwis wanting to look after their mental wellbeing as a result of change and uncertainty from COVID-19. The... Read More

Police issue warning after email extortion scam

Police are warning the public after receiving a number of recent reports of an email extortion scam. The scammers send an email to victims telling them their... Read More

Regional Council meetings available on YouTube

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has settled into a new normal during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4, with technology enabling staff productivity and ensuring governance... Read More

Port of Tauranga CEO speaks to select committee

Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns is today discussing the impact of COVID-19 with the Epidemic Response Committee with a particular focus on the movement of freight... Read More

BOP Health launches new COVID-19 website

The BOP Health COVID-19 Response has created a new website to help address the Bay of Plenty and Lakes community's COVID-19 questions. The website has... Read More

Govt app helps share COVID-19 information

A government WhatsApp channel has been launched to help make information more accessible and shareable in the fight against COVID-19. Govt.NZ, which is free to... Read More

Don’t worry – be appy

The search is on for services and that's driving a big spike in the number of people downloading the Tauranga City App. The Tauranga City App advises people of... Read More

Netsafe urges people to stay connected and safe

Netsafe has launched a new education campaign, aiming to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe' encourages... Read More