Technology

Mashup open to tertiary students

Tertiary students are being encouraged to enter a team for the Mashup Bay of Plenty 2015 for the first time since the competition started in 2011. Mashup, sponsored... Read More

MP urges internet improvements

If you're in an internet black spot, or have no broadband, then Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller wants to hear about it. Todd wants local authorities and district council... Read More

LEDs to light urban roads

The Bay of Plenty's urban streets could soon be lined with cheaper and more efficient LED lighting thanks to an accelerated funding model rolled out by the government. Transport... Read More

Rule change on wireless microphones

Many of the wireless microphones across the city are going to be illegal after next Wednesday because the government has sold off the frequency. It means that microphones... Read More

TPPA protest set for Saturday

Tauranga is among 22 New Zealand cities holding rallies on Saturday to protest against the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. The Tauranga rally begins at 11am... Read More

Communication changes to save $1M

Proposed changes to the National Environmental Standard for telecommunications is expected to save network operators up to $1 million. Communications Minister Amy... Read More

Drone unsettles Bay's backyard dwellers

It spooked Arlene Whittington's chooks and sent her scuttling for cover. 'The chickens went berserk,” says Arlene. 'They saw it, heard and it and went crazy... Read More

Thames Civic Centre to be upgraded

The Thames War Memorial Civic Centre is to get rewired in an upgrade that will see fast broadband installed in the council-owned property. The Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Law firm urges online safety

A Tauranga law firm is urging people to stay safe online this summer, and avoid late-night Facebook rants and drunken selfies. The advice comes from Lyon O'Neale... Read More

Drones offer new surf dimension

Mount Maunganui's scenic splendors and surf lifesaving action will be on full display at this weekend's Eastern Region surf lifesaving championships, thanks to a... Read More

Mount makes holiday data list

Mount Maunganui has made Vodafone's list of the most connected holiday spots in New Zealand over the festive period. The top 10 is based on mobile data traffic... Read More

News trending digitally in NZ

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are finding their news online - and more will do so in the coming year according to a survey by Auckland company Impact PR. More... Read More