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Selwyn Water reviews response to burst water main in central Rolleston
Social Media

Selwyn Water reviews response to burst water main in central Rolleston

Residents in central Rolleston were left without water for almost eight hours after a 30-year-old main burst, prompting a review of Selwyn Water's response.

By Jonathan Leask • 3 min read • Yesterday
More than $3 million boost for Christchurch, South Island rail announced
KiwiRail

More than $3 million boost for Christchurch, South Island rail announced

Commuters from Rangiora and Rolleston could be back on passenger rail by mid-2027, but councils must still agree funding and fares remain unclear.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Yesterday
Lower rates and better services 'a bit unrealistic', economist says
Statistics NZ

Lower rates and better services 'a bit unrealistic', economist says

Ratepayers could face poorer roads and water systems if councils are forced to hold increases down, a leading economist says.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Hamilton aquatic centre up 60,000 visitors, councillor keen for expansion or new facility
Schools

Hamilton aquatic centre up 60,000 visitors, councillor keen for expansion or new facility

A warm spell has pushed Waterworld 60,000 visits ahead of last year, prompting calls for more pool capacity before summer peaks.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Selwyn's booming growth delivers $104m surplus
Local Government

Selwyn's booming growth delivers $104m surplus

Growth across the district swelled Selwyn's operating surplus and drove debt down to $195.9m, but officials say the figure is not cash.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Infrastructure stories

Turner & Townsend names Niralee Shah Asia Pacific lead
Construction

Turner & Townsend names Niralee Shah Asia Pacific lead

The hire comes as demand for digital infrastructure surges across Asia Pacific, with clients seeking help on complex data centre builds and energy issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Kyndryl & AWS launch modernisation service for firms
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl & AWS launch modernisation service for firms

Many organisations are lagging on technology upgrades, and the new Kyndryl and AWS offer is meant to cut the risk of large-scale modernisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Amadeus & NVIDIA deepen AI flight search partnership
Airlines

Amadeus & NVIDIA deepen AI flight search partnership

Rising AI assistant traffic is forcing travel platforms to return bookable fares faster, prompting Amadeus to test NVIDIA chips and models.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today
Thoughtworks urges tighter controls as AI agents spread
AI Security

Thoughtworks urges tighter controls as AI agents spread

Companies are being pushed to secure, monitor and budget for AI systems as agents take on longer tasks and strain review processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply
Manufacturing

Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply

The move aims to help the power equipment maker spot supply snags sooner and speed delivery as demand for grid hardware keeps rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Braid raises USD $38 million to expand embedded connectivity
Airlines

Braid raises USD $38 million to expand embedded connectivity

The cash will fund Braid's international expansion as it races to broaden carrier coverage and compete in a growing embedded connectivity market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Melbourne cheaper than Sydney for data centre build
Data centers

Melbourne cheaper than Sydney for data centre build

A global index shows Sydney and Melbourne still trail Asian hubs, though Melbourne’s indicative build cost is slightly lower at $10.58 per watt.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts
Semiconductors

Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts

Growing power constraints and AI demand are pushing firms towards infrastructure models that can adapt as costs, supply and workloads shift.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure stories

Nexura Dynamics enters India's EV charging & consent markets
Data Protection

Nexura Dynamics enters India's EV charging & consent markets

Bengaluru-based Nexura Dynamics is targeting businesses navigating new rules and rising demand, with partnerships planned in EV charging and consent tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
EXP Capital plans AUD$ 1.5 billion Maitland precinct
Construction

EXP Capital plans AUD$ 1.5 billion Maitland precinct

A 150-hectare business and innovation precinct could start work within months of approval, bringing more than 8,370 jobs to the Hunter Region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ANS cuts IT alert noise by 83% with LogicMonitor AI
Digital Transformation

ANS cuts IT alert noise by 83% with LogicMonitor AI

The UK managed services provider cut average incident resolution times from 89 hours to 50, while keeping service levels above 97% during the rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
'Council needs a good kick in the backside': Boy racers rattle residents
Auckland Transport

'Council needs a good kick in the backside': Boy racers rattle residents

Residents on Great North Road are relieved the raised table has gone, but the fix has already cost ratepayers an estimated $140,000 more.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • 2 days ago