Technology

Tackling the horticulture labour shortage in NZ

The University of Waikato has developed an electronic fruit bin that assists in the harvesting of kiwifruit to help make picking lighter work. University's School... Read More

CEO: “Culture eats strategy any day of the week”

Why are American food producers choosing to work with a robotics company based in Tauranga? Partly because of a strong company culture founded in Māori values... Read More

Data theft: Patients‘ details published

As many as 450,000 people could have had their private details compromised after attackers stole private health data from Pinnacle Midlands Health Network. A... Read More

Starlink satellites passing over NZ tonight

Those who missed seeing the latest group of 52 SpaceX Starlink satellites pass overhead on Thursday and Friday nights may have another opportunity this evening.... Read More

Power emergency: Fault in cable repaired

Transpower says the power emergency it declared in the North Island was due to a fault on one of the two Cook Strait cables which brings electricity up from the... Read More

Cyber attack: Patient details could be compromised

A large North Island GP network has been hit by a cyber attack, with patient details potentially compromised. The attack, which took place on September 28, has... Read More

Antarctic blast set to test power network

Transpower says an Antarctic blast this week could set an October record for electricity demand, but it expects the lights to stay on. An icy front due from Wednesday... Read More

Young victims targeted by sextortion offenders

New Zealand Police are warning of increasing incidents of ‘sextortion' where local young people are targeted by offshore offenders. 'This is a global issue... Read More

BOP scientist a finalist in NZ Biosecurity Awards

A Scion scientist who helped to discover a biological control for the unwanted giant willow aphid is among the finalists of the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. Stephanie... Read More

‘Hi Mum’ scam targets worried parents in NZ

A new text scam is targeting worried parents. The "Hi Mum" scam, which recently plagued Australia, involves a message claiming to be the victim's child. The... Read More

Rotorua Airport to trial robotic magpie

Rotorua Airport has teamed up with Wingspan to trial a drone-like robotic magpie as an innovative, new method of deterring birds from the runway. If adopted,... Read More

Top New Zealand scientists win Kudos

The best and brightest scientists of the Greater Waikato Region and Bay of Plenty have been recognised at the 15th Kudos Awards Showcase. With the postponement... Read More