Technology

Too sexy too soon

Australian ‘sexploitation' expert Melinda Tankard Reist is bringing her message about the link between pornography and violence to Bay parents, educators... Read More

Netsafe funds projects to combat online

Eight successful applicants have been chosen for funding in the first round of the Netsafe Online Safety Partnership Grant. The Grant was funded to provide support... Read More

Cyber-attack on shipping giant

Shipping giant Maersk is one of the big names that has fallen victim to a huge ransomware attack. The international company's website is offline as the company... Read More

Emergency system test in the Bay

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are alerting the public to sort out an emergency plan for their family, while the organisation test its communication systems next... Read More

Apping the rugby fans

A camping app is helping visiting rugby fans following the Lions tour to find campsites, farms, lifestyle blocks and parking on other private properties. Lions... Read More

Tauranga to host marine convention

The region's growing reputation as the centre for blue innovation has seen Tauranga successfully secure the International Marine Biotechnology Convention, which... Read More

Movies driving data use

Surging demand for streaming services such as Netflix, is seeing Western Bay of Plenty District homes using 47 per cent more broadband data than last year. The... Read More

NZ joins space race

New Zealand has finally entered the space age with the world-first successful launch of an orbital rocket from a private pad, but it didn't quite reach orbit. US-New... Read More

Free lesson on astrophotography

Ever wanted to learn how to take stunning, professional-looking photos of the night sky? A free astrophotography lesson at the Mount this Friday will be a must-attend... Read More

Hospital cuts itself off from internet

Tauranga Hospital put itself in self-imposed isolation from the internet over the weekend, due to a cyber security threat. A global ransomware attack, which infected... Read More

Online district plan tool unveiled

A new online tool will make it easier for people to search the Thames-Coromandel District Plan to obtain property specific planning information using an address... Read More

Firefighters raising money to save lives

It's bingo night at the Mount Brewing Co on tonight for a cause dear to everybody's heart - an automated external defibrillator. The devices save lives, and St... Read More