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Mining company sentenced after worker death
Risk & Compliance

Mining company sentenced after worker death

A Tauranga court has fined Oceana Gold NZD $378,000 and ordered reparations after a 2016 underground mine fall killed a worker.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Construction

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
High levels of workplace exercise linked to early death
Health and Safety

High levels of workplace exercise linked to early death

A new review suggests men in highly physical jobs face an 18% greater risk of dying early, even after leisure exercise is considered.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Space

NZ Space Challenge winner announced

GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
IT Industry

New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies

The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
New seismic assessment reconciliation service launched
Risk & Compliance

New seismic assessment reconciliation service launched

Building owners may now get a clearer seismic rating when engineers disagree after a new reconciliation service was launched.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls
Construction

Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls

Neighbouring buildings and utilities can be left at risk when retaining walls fail, making rapid drainage and stabilisation critical on site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Photo Gallery - Westcon-Comstor's IMAGINE 2018
Westcon-Comstor

Photo Gallery - Westcon-Comstor's IMAGINE 2018

Westcon-Comstor's annual technology conference was held last week. Check inside for the event's photo highlights.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Fintech Innovation Challenge finalists announced
Fintech

Fintech Innovation Challenge finalists announced

Each finalist will have six minutes to present, followed by a four-minute Q&A session with a panel of industry experts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up
Software-as-a-Service

Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Photo Gallery - Ingram Micro Showcase 2018 in Wellington
Ingram Micro

Photo Gallery - Ingram Micro Showcase 2018 in Wellington

Tech enthusiasts converged in Wellington for Ingram Micro's 2018 Showcase, featuring over 75 exhibitors. Check out our photo gallery ahead of Auckland's event.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Norton unveils the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router
Endpoint Protection

Norton unveils the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router

Norton introduces the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router at CeBIT Australia 2018, a silver sphere designed to secure connected homes at the network level.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Ingram doubles down on solution approach with new team
Network Infrastructure

Ingram doubles down on solution approach with new team

The 'integrated solutions' team have evolved out of the speciality brands unit to provide end-to-end support for a huge range of end-user needs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs
Cartech

Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs

A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
VR Junkies is a new place in Auckland allowing Kiwis to try out virtual reality games
Gaming

VR Junkies is a new place in Auckland allowing Kiwis to try out virtual reality games

Virtual reality headsets are kind of expensive to own at home, but thankfully you can give the tech a try by visiting a new place called 'VR Junkies'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Facebook and About Us launch #BoostYourTown in Kaitaia
Facebook

Facebook and About Us launch #BoostYourTown in Kaitaia

About Us partners with Facebook to provide free workshops in New Zealand towns, aiming to boost online presence and attract more visitors. #BoostYourTown.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Three Kiwi smart city projects shortlisted in IDC APAC Awards
Smart Cities

Three Kiwi smart city projects shortlisted in IDC APAC Awards

Auckland City Council and Datacom have three projects between them that have been shortlisted as finalists in three of the 12 award categories.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that 'NZ can do better'
Agricultural Technology

Investor says agritech is a cash cow that 'NZ can do better'

Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
“Cream of the crop” – NZ CIO Awards finalists named
Network Infrastructure

“Cream of the crop” – NZ CIO Awards finalists named

​The annual CIO Awards that celebrate excellence in NZ's IT industry is approaching in June with the finalists now officially announced.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018