Yellow-legged hornets: Radio tracking leads Biosecurity NZ to 10 nests
“The trackers, which complement on-the-ground surveillance and public notifications, will become increasingly useful as summer progresses and hornets…
HyperOS code reveals initial info and design of Xiaomi’s Apple AirTag competitor
Recent leaks have suggested that Xiaomi is working on an Apple AirTag competitor, and a report from early…
Yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland boosted by radio trackers
Thermal drones had also been used to pinpoint nest locations and to assess the population inside. “That ensures…
Is your smartwatch obsolete? My top picks for 2026
Kim Komando explains why older wearables fail to track vital health data. See her top picks for accurate…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
DoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map potential bird flu spread
In October, 15 gannets from the colony in West Auckland had a small tag carefully taped to their…
Rocket Lab barges giant Neutron ‘hungry hippo’ nose cone out of Warkworth
The nose cone will top the 43m tall, 7m diameter Neutron rocket, due to be placed on a…
Deloitte Fast 50: Tracksuit named fastest-growing company of the year
“Their start-up mindset has allowed for fast growth, along with their agility and a focus on the people…
Big-brand smartwatches are overpriced, bloated, and invasive
Maybe I’m the odd one out, but I refuse to spend hundreds of dollars on a watch or…
High-end Garmin Epix Pro 2 watch hits lowest ever price in new Amazon sale
The premium Garmin Epix Pro 2 sports watch with a built-in flashlight has dropped to its lowest ever…
Garmin Fenix E with 16-day battery life gets its biggest-ever Amazon discount
Garmin has a vast catalog of smartwatches, where the Fenix E is pretty popular among athletes and outdoor…
How the NZ economy is tracking after gloomy GDP figures
The unemployment rate was 3.7% in June 2023 and is now 5.2%. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan said…