Technology

UFB opening new doors

While dignitaries celebrate the completion of the Tauranga ultra-fast broadband roll-out at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre tomorrow morning, Mount Maunganui... Read More

UFO filmed from Brookfield

Brookfield resident Jeff Nuttal sent in photos to SunLive of an object he and his wife saw from their Brookfield home last night. His wife saw a red/orange ball... Read More

What’s on today – Fords

Today is the biggest single brand car show in the Bay of Plenty. Every year the Ford Muscle Car Club hosts the All Ford Day at Blake Park Mount Maunganui, where... Read More

Bayfair launches EV charging stations

Mount Maunganui's Bayfair Shopping Centre has plugged into the future with the launch of its two new electric vehicle charging stations. The new stations will fully... Read More

Fresh new look for MBAS website

Mercury Bay Area School has started the school year with a brand new website that will cater more effectively for the needs of its growing online audience. Principal... Read More

Redundancy looms for 430 Kiwis

Dick Smith employees now face redundancy after receivers Ferrier Hodgson failed to find a buyer for the troubled business. In eight weeks' time New Zealand's 62... Read More

'Reactions' unleashed on Facebook

Like many relationships, there's a point after a while when the other party decides it's time for some changes - major, minor, just because. Facebook's done it.... Read More

Spark installs new EV charging stations

Electric vehicle owners now have more reasons to visit the Coromandel following the installation of two new charging stations on the peninsula. Spark NZ has installed... Read More

Starseeker – gazing from Mauao

What do you do when you at the summit of Mount Maunganui and have it to yourself. This is what photographer Amit Kamble pondered as he completed his 22nd run up... Read More

Online support for growing city

To enable council to meet and keep pace with the evolving digital needs of its customers, Tauranga City Council's Elected Members have endorsed the digital platform... Read More

New weapon in wasp war

A species of recently discovered mite that eats wasps is being checked to ensure it won't also eat bees. The mite, discovered by Landcare Research scientist Dr Bob... Read More

Call centres come under fire

There's an issue with your internet or mobile service, so being a diligent customer you contact your service provider's call centre. But after 20 minutes, several... Read More