Technology

Two new Whakatāne Harbour cameras installed

For boaties, making the decision about whether to enter or exit the Whakatāne Harbour just got easier. Coastguard Whakatāne has installed two new live-feed... Read More

Biofuel shipping trial docks at Tauranga

FCC, one of the international shipping partners of Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel operating between Hong Kong and... Read More

Robotic revolution transforms BOP sports fields

A new robot is expected to revolutionise sports fields and free up volunteers. The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $67,014 to the Eastern Bay... Read More

Micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression

University of Canterbury researchers are using vitamins and minerals to alleviate symptoms of depression during pregnancy. Antenatal depression affects some... Read More

Tauranga Tiktok sensation lands movie role

For many teens their first job out of school is in fast food or retail but one school leaver has hit the jackpot, thanks to his dance skills. After overcoming... Read More

Engineering scholarships awarded

Winners of the 2023 and 2024 Page/Acorn Engineering Scholarship are recipients of funding for two years to assist with expenses and equipment. Awarded annually... Read More

Robotics Plus' Prospr is a Fieldays finalist

Tauranga-based agritech company Robotics Plus has been named a finalist in the Growth & Scale Category of the 2024 Fieldays Innovation Awards for Prospr, its... Read More

Police warn of of growing financial scams

If it seems too good to be true then it probably is, Tauranga Police Inspector Zane Smith says. Working with Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support,... Read More

Digital infant in world-first psychology research

Meet BabyX, a digital infant looking for someone to play with. BabyX is a hyper-realistic computer-generated simulation of a human infant. In a world first,... Read More

NZ Geothermal Week

NZ Geothermal Week is back and is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before, with this year's theme firmly focused on helping New Zealand make the... Read More

Auto Trader research: Gamers are better drivers

New research from Auto Trader reveals people who play video games tend to be better drivers. The study found that those who play driving video games are less... Read More

Police warn of BOP sextortion

Bay of Plenty Police are urging young people, parents, and guardians to educate themselves about safe online practices, as reports of sextortion continue. 'In... Read More