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You say potato I say tomato
Climate change

You say potato I say tomato

Ancient hybridisation between tomato ancestors and Etuberosum likely gave rise to potatoes’ tuber-forming genes, scientists say.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage

Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Enhanced steel frame design for seismic resilience
Sustainability

Enhanced steel frame design for seismic resilience

Engineers in earthquake-prone New Zealand now have updated guidance aimed at reducing building damage and improving safety in major tremors.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Push to restore regional rail amid airline demise
Green Party

Push to restore regional rail amid airline demise

The Greens say restoring passenger rail could ease pressure on Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga as regional airlines cut routes and costs climb.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Should rates be based solely on land value?
Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Three steps forward and none back
Supply Chain

Three steps forward and none back

Roofers and homeowners are seeing faster quotes and lower costs as the platform expands, but Logan says legislation still lags behind demand.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
The Health & Safety Event Asia in Singapore
Risk & Compliance

The Health & Safety Event Asia in Singapore

Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific debut of the UK health and safety exhibition this November, drawing 3,000 professionals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025
Safety-first culture in construction
Risk & Compliance

Safety-first culture in construction

Smaller builders could struggle to meet the costs of tougher risk management as WorkSafe shifts towards education and culture over prosecution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill
Clean technologies

Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

Investors face higher borrowing costs and weaker green incentives as the bill's tax cuts are offset by a larger deficit and fresh tariff pressure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
There are five distinct types of electric vehicles:
Volkswagen

There are five distinct types of electric vehicles:

EREVs are drawing fresh interest because they could help automakers lift EV sales by offering longer range and easier charging than PHEVs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Committed to a green future
Data Analytics

Committed to a green future

New Zealand businesses are ramping up energy-transition spending, but many still lack net zero plans and public emissions reporting.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
Power / Energy

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Quarry industry argues for naturally-sourced sand
Sustainability

Quarry industry argues for naturally-sourced sand

New Zealand faces higher costs for homes and infrastructure unless councils protect natural sand supplies as manufactured material covers only a fraction of demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
eLearning

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Green List update: ten skilled trades added to Work to Residence pathway
Immigration New Zealand

Green List update: ten skilled trades added to Work to Residence pathway

More trades workers will qualify for residence in New Zealand, with 10 occupations added to the Green List from 18 August 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Roundup may be put to the test again
University of Canterbury

Roundup may be put to the test again

A court ruling on whether New Zealand’s pesticide regulator must reassess glyphosate could force a costly new review of Roundup’s safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
RX Japan Opens Exhibitor Registration for JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025, Aiming to Surpass 2024 Success
Digital Transformation

RX Japan Opens Exhibitor Registration for JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025, Aiming to Surpass 2024 Success

Exhibitors can now book space for Japan’s biggest building trade fair, after last year drew more than 600 companies and 38,000 visitors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
Local Government

National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay

New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise
Unified Communications

New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025