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Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss
Radio New Zealand

Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss

Her son's helmet likely prevented a head injury after a Greymouth e-scooter crash, as ACC payouts for such accidents keep rising.

By Melanie Earley • 4 min read • Last month
Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole
Risk & Compliance

Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole

A KiwiRail worker’s near-fatal 10-metre fall has prompted WorkSafe to warn businesses that new equipment needs fresh risk checks and safer methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Data Analytics

Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails
Health Technologies

Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

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Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair
Supply Chain

Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair

Ageing populations and staff shortages are driving demand for Taiwan's hospital, diagnostics and home-care devices at Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers
Data Protection

Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers

Rehab leavers may soon get round-the-clock AI support, as a new app aims to cut relapse and help providers track risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets
Data Analytics

Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets

The multi-year project is meant to cut costs and give IHH Healthcare real-time data as it replaces fragmented systems across three Asian markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK
Connectivity

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage around UK

Satellite links are helping 70 veterans stay safe and in touch as a 13-week sailing challenge circles the UK to raise GBP £300,000.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK
Not for profit

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK

Satellite links are keeping up to 70 ex-forces veterans safe and in touch as they sail 2,000 nautical miles round the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Hearing Australia launches tailored NAL-NL3 fitting
Health Technologies

Hearing Australia launches tailored NAL-NL3 fitting

Hearing Australia rolls out NAL-NL3, a new personalised hearing aid fitting system set to reshape clinical practice worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Flok Health expands digital physio to 11 NHS areas
Digital Transformation

Flok Health expands digital physio to 11 NHS areas

Flok Health has expanded its app-based digital physiotherapy service to 11 NHS areas in England, covering more than 2.4 million patients.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Opmed.ai unveils AI scheduling to transform rehab care
Data Analytics

Opmed.ai unveils AI scheduling to transform rehab care

Opmed.ai launches AI rehab scheduling, reporting 95% reimbursement approval, 90% shorter waits and 29% higher provider utilisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant
Artificial Intelligence

Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant

Australian health practitioners are adopting AI apps like Taskey to digitise expertise and stay relevant amid rising demand and tech competition.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation
Digital revolution

Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation

Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024