Technology

Apping the rugby fans

A camping app is helping visiting rugby fans following the Lions tour to find campsites, farms, lifestyle blocks and parking on other private properties. Lions... Read More

Tauranga to host marine convention

The region's growing reputation as the centre for blue innovation has seen Tauranga successfully secure the International Marine Biotechnology Convention, which... Read More

Movies driving data use

Surging demand for streaming services such as Netflix, is seeing Western Bay of Plenty District homes using 47 per cent more broadband data than last year. The... Read More

NZ joins space race

New Zealand has finally entered the space age with the world-first successful launch of an orbital rocket from a private pad, but it didn't quite reach orbit. US-New... Read More

Free lesson on astrophotography

Ever wanted to learn how to take stunning, professional-looking photos of the night sky? A free astrophotography lesson at the Mount this Friday will be a must-attend... Read More

Hospital cuts itself off from internet

Tauranga Hospital put itself in self-imposed isolation from the internet over the weekend, due to a cyber security threat. A global ransomware attack, which infected... Read More

Online district plan tool unveiled

A new online tool will make it easier for people to search the Thames-Coromandel District Plan to obtain property specific planning information using an address... Read More

Firefighters raising money to save lives

It's bingo night at the Mount Brewing Co on tonight for a cause dear to everybody's heart - an automated external defibrillator. The devices save lives, and St... Read More

Story behind the story of the S.E.5

It sits in a glass show case in the corner of the shop at Classic Flyers. It's treasured. It's a quarter scale model of the 200hp, 149kw, Wolseley Viper piston... Read More

Supporting digital growth in the Bay

Communications Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming the launch of the Tauranga City and Western Bay District councils Digital Enablement Project. The purpose of... Read More

Tauranga UFB uptake 2nd highest in NZ

With the rollout of ultra-fast broadband in Tauranga complete, more homes and businesses now have faster and more reliable internet access. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges... Read More

New location system for mobile 111 calls

A new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls is expected to improve public safety and help save lives. Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications... Read More