Technology

Potential for extortion: police

Waikato Police warns users of on-line adult internet sites to be wary after several people, who had used such sites, became victims of extortion recently. Hamilton... Read More

Tauranga student's app appeal

Trying to stop smoking? There's an app for that, and Tauranga master's student Satvir Singh is looking for smokers to test it out. 'I'm looking to investigate the... Read More

Broadband rollout near completion

The Government's broadband rollout has reached 88 per cent completion, meaning more people now have access to high speed broadband. As part of the rollout, the Government... Read More

BOP Police warn of Microsoft phone scam

It's no secret that scam artists will go out of their way to deceive you, but with a little common sense you'll save yourself a tonne of stress and money. That's... Read More

Safeguard yourself from scammers

Scam artists will go out of their way to deceive you, but with a little common sense you'll save yourself a tonne of stress and money. Police are asking locals... Read More

Bay students set for windfall

Students from the Bay of Plenty are set to benefit from $1.5 million in research and development grants, made available through Callaghan Innovation and the government. Bay... Read More

Fibre roll-out nearly done

The last roadside kerbs in town are being dug up as a four-year ultrafast fibre installation project draws to a close. The installation is expected to be completed... Read More

Wave buoy back in water

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council wave buoy is back on station and in the water after a five month absence. The buoy, which is normally sited 13km off Pukehina... Read More

Life in the internet fast lane

Locals and businesses in the Hot Water Beach and Kuaotunu areas will now enjoy improved broadband services under the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative. New... Read More

Agency sought for online victims

The search is underway for an approved agency where victims of cyberbullying can turn to for help. The agency will be required to work with victims and the offending... Read More

On the road again

Ransom Eli Olds would have been damned proud. He was the founder of the Oldsmobile motor car company, who gave his initials to the 1906 REO Roadster - apparently... Read More

NZ broadband map launched

A new online map aims to help Kiwis source the best broadband options available to them at their home or business. Launched this week, Communications Minister Amy... Read More