Technology

Countdown for EBOP Police

The countdown is on for the Eastern Bay of Plenty Police, as they prepare to merge their Facebook Page and become one with the wider Bay of Plenty region. Both Rotorua... Read More

Vodafone brings 4G to Tauranga

Vodafone has continued the rollout of its 4G network, with the launch of 4G in parts of Tauranga this week. Tauranga joins other coastal destinations enjoying life... Read More

Tauranga hope for laid off workers

Laid off workers of multi-national engineering and technology company Metso are eyeing Tauranga as a potential employment post as its Matamata hub closes. Metso... Read More

Tweeting on the beat

Bay of Plenty Police are readying their thumbs for the second annual Tweet-a-thon tomorrow where they will pound the Twitter-sphere with the day's events. The day-long... Read More

Bay gift technology to islands

Pacific Island communities are set to benefit from laptops which have been upgraded and donated by Bay of Plenty residents. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner,... Read More

Syrian conflict hits Mount shop

The website of a recreational vehicle business in Mount Maunganui has been hacked by anti-war protestors as diplomats discuss the next steps in the Syria crisis. Staff... Read More

Broadband arrives in gorge

Around 200 households in the Karangahake area will receive rural broadband and mobile coverage as Vodafone switches to two newly built cell sites this week. The... Read More

New tower brings rural broadband

A newly built cellphone tower in Oropi is bringing mobile coverage and broadband access to the rural Western Bay of Plenty. The new 30metre monopole tower on Oropi... Read More

Young innovators impress

Looking for the next big business idea? How about a temporary tattoo that tells you when it's time to apply more sunscreen, or an adjustable focus screen? These... Read More

Bay leaders steering the way

Bay of Plenty's leadership qualities are in the spotlight after two of the region's business leaders were shortlisted for the 2013 New Zealand International Business... Read More

New technology for Tauranga courts

New technology allowing prisoners to appear in court while still confined to prison grounds will be introduced into Tauranga courts next year. Audio-visual links... Read More

Gift from the edge of space

Western Bay of Plenty Mayors received a gift from the edge of space thanks to a little toy mascot cow. EOL managing director Terry Coles presented Mayors' Stuart... Read More