Technology

Where will the EOL weather balloons land?

In a New Zealand first, three sub-orbital helium space weather balloons are being launched from near Tauranga from this weekend. As the balloons prepare to take... Read More

Smart bins making it easier to recycle

Not only are our houses and cars getting smarter, our rubbish bins are too. Tauranga City Council installed 10 ‘smart technology' waste and recycling... Read More

Growing leaders exchange notes with PM

An excursion with the intent of being an educational experience has turned into a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with the nation's leader for... Read More

A chance to advertise from the edge of space

The Bay of Plenty will soon join the 'space race' and achieve a New Zealand first. In June three sub-orbital helium space weather balloons will be launched... Read More

Power cuts around Tauranga

Several Tauranga homes have been left in the dark this morning following power cuts. A total of 345 properties have been affected by outages in the Hairini area,... Read More

Tauranga hosts NZ film conference

The base of Mauao has been a busy hub of film professionals this week, as the Regional Film Offices of NZ - RFONZ - met for their annual two-day conference. 'I... Read More

Antenatal classes without leaving home

A Tauranga couple have started up another online antenatal service. Hatched Antenatal launched its online antenatal classes today, recognising that human... Read More

Power outage scheduled in Eastern Bay

Transpower is advising residents in the Eastern Bay of Plenty about temporary power outages, as crucial maintenance is carried out. 'As owner and operator of... Read More

Technology explores smoking-to-vaping transitions

Novel smart technology used in a University of Otago-led study explores smoking-to-vaping transitions, suggesting vaping is a complicated process and that some... Read More

Panel heaters being recalled

A number of panel heaters are being recalled due to fears the products may overheat and cause a fire. A warning listed on Consumer.org.nz says some panel heaters... Read More

Spark customers win deal on Sky sports coverage

Sky TV has cut a deal to deliver sports coverage to Spark's broadband customers. The two companies have agreed that Sky's Fanpass, which provides online... Read More

Facial recognition to help curb gambling

Facial recognition technology is being trialled in some gaming venues to help identify problem gamblers. The system monitors people entering gaming rooms and checks... Read More