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New non-invasive ground improvement solution
Construction

New non-invasive ground improvement solution

Property owners facing subsidence can now avoid major rebuilds as resin injection offers a cheaper, less disruptive way to steady sinking foundations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Drones

Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
The ol' brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones
Nokia

The ol' brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones

Nokia's iconic return: A quartet of Android smartphones hits NZ shores, melding classic design with modern tech savvy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money
Cartech

Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money

Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards
Human Capital Management

Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards

Companies across Australasia were recognised for fleet safety measures aimed at cutting crashes involving at-work drivers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Christchurch – city of choice?
Agricultural Technology

Christchurch – city of choice?

Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Mental wellbeing at work toolkit launched
Human Capital Management

Mental wellbeing at work toolkit launched

Workplaces could see stronger engagement and a $2.30 return for every dollar spent as new guidance targets staff mental health.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2017
Fresh approach needed to ease Auckland’s congestion
Supply Chain

Fresh approach needed to ease Auckland’s congestion

Auckland’s road freight industry says decongesting key routes now would cut delays, save millions and help all motorists move faster.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2017
Post-quake office markets facing opposite pressures
Disaster Recovery

Post-quake office markets facing opposite pressures

Christchurch faces a glut of CBD offices as Wellington’s prime space has all but vanished after quake damage, Colliers says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2017
Beware the dangers of entering grain silos
Education, Learning & Training

Beware the dangers of entering grain silos

A WorkSafe alert warns that workers can suffocate within minutes unless silos are locked out and confined-space controls are in place.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Emergency preparation only for the privileged?
Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
Cartech

NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI

NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy

Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Shipping containers come ashore in Southland
Physical Security

Shipping containers come ashore in Southland

Growing construction demand has prompted Royal Wolf to open an Invercargill office, giving Southland customers local access to container solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles

Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Tech momentum having a huge impact
Agricultural Technology

Tech momentum having a huge impact

Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Gaming

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well

Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ
Ultrafast Fibre

Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ

Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017