Technology

St John gains access to UFB

In an emergency situation the difference between life and death often relies on people making split-second decisions. It's a scenario St John ambulance staff know... Read More

Faster internet for 55 schools

It's life in the internet fast lane for the thousands of Bay of Plenty students who have returned to school. Under the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural... Read More

Port death remains unresolved

Why a roading contractor was working in an area with heavy machinery when he was run over by a grader remains unresolved. Fulton Hogan employee Walter Daniel Crosa... Read More

Worst computer passwords

If you've been using ‘123456' or ‘password' when signing up for websites you may want to consider changing it. Earlier this week American-based software... Read More

Cars plugging into the Coromandel

A revolution is taking place in the Coromandel that will allow people to drive their electric vehicles around the Thames-Kopu area. Just south of Thames off State... Read More

Council's $900K computer deal

Tauranga City Council staff have obtained permission to make a $900,000 computer deal, without going through normal purchasing channels. Council granted the exemption... Read More

Facebook page 'disappoints' police

Police are disappointed by racist comments posted on what was purported to be a Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve Facebook event page. Western Bay of Plenty acting... Read More

Bay comms firm step in

Tauranga firm Global Comms Ltd is stepping in to rescue former Intagr8 customers left stranded following the telco company's collapse last week. Auckland based Intagr8... Read More

Mount company start 'reverse' auctions

A Mount Maunganui company will auction off a brand new Fiat Punto Easy this week as part of their new auction website and mobile app. The Fiat will be sold at a... Read More

A bird's eye view of crash scenes

Camera-equipped drones are being trialled by police to help gather evidence and map the scenes of fatal and serious crashes. Waikato is the first policing region... Read More

Putting smiles on patients' faces

The Waikato District Health Board is offering a new service to help family and friends stay in touch with their loved ones. Through the health board's website friends... Read More

Smart phone for elderly

Look out. The next time your phone rings it might be your Nana or Grandad wanting to Facetime. The first senior-friendly smartphone has hit New Zealand shelves and... Read More