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Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ

The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints
Oil and Gas

Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints

Computerised controls are making strand-jack lifts safer and more economical for bridges, mines and rigs handling loads of up to 1,400 tons.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport

Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport

The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren't allowed in New Zealand...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
DataCentre infrastructure

Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes

Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Five-month opt-in for leaky-building class action
Lawsuit

Five-month opt-in for leaky-building class action

Owners of leaky homes can now join the claim for longer, after judges extended the opt-in window to five months and awarded costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience

Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus
Productivity

Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus

Business groups say the proposed commission could cut costly overruns, improve procurement and give investors greater certainty over the pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Hotel development surge requires caution
Construction

Hotel development surge requires caution

New hotel rooms could squeeze occupancy and rates if development outpaces demand in New Zealand’s tourism markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Changes ahead for laboratories
Risk & Compliance

Changes ahead for laboratories

WorkSafe will replace old exemptions with tighter hazardous-substance duties, forcing some labs to keep inventories, train staff and plan for emergencies.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector
Construction

Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector

Construction activity remains strong nationwide, with ready-mix concrete output topping 1 million cubic metres in the June quarter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Cartech

Everything you need to know about evworld NZ

Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
On-site safety training to prevent accidents
Risk & Compliance

On-site safety training to prevent accidents

Site operators could cut accidents and downtime as Enerpac takes its Goal Zero safety training directly to workplaces across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Office construction offers business relief
Property Market

Office construction offers business relief

More office options are easing pressure on businesses in Auckland and Wellington as new projects lift vacancy from near-record lows.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke's Bay rural broadband
Unified Communications

Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke's Bay rural broadband

Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Unified Communications

Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million

The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017