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School exams disrupted by earthquake
NZQA

School exams disrupted by earthquake

In an urgent update, the NZQA has advised all New Zealand Scholarship examinations have been postponed in light of this morning's earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake

New Zealand's telecoms networks remain operational after earthquakes off the South Island, according to Vodafone and Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Drones

New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers

​They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches
Disaster Recovery

Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches

UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it's never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy
Earthquakes

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
NZ building work put in place rises 1.5% in 3rd-qtr, led by non-residential activity
Earthquakes

NZ building work put in place rises 1.5% in 3rd-qtr, led by non-residential activity

New Zealand building work accelerated in the September quarter as increased activity in non-residential construction offset a decline in residentia.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Glimmer of hope for Harvey Norman after NZ results
Harvey Norman

Glimmer of hope for Harvey Norman after NZ results

Harvey Norman sees a glimmer of hope with a 3.6% sales boost in New Zealand for H1 FY13, despite a 36.5% plunge in overall profit to AUD $81.9 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Science research given $54 million boost
EduTech

Science research given $54 million boost

New Zealand science receives NZD $54.6 million boost from Marsden Fund, supporting 86 groundbreaking research projects across diverse fields.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Apple

$2m insurance payout for Renaissance

Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Christchurch bathroom firm claims Greentree prize
Endeavour

Christchurch bathroom firm claims Greentree prize

Christchurch-based Smail and Co wins Greentree's Game On competition, securing a NZD $250,000 IT upgrade to meet increased post-earthquake demand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
Christchurch shakes again
Disaster Recovery

Christchurch shakes again

Christchurch hit by a 6.3 quake just months after a 7.1 tremor, marking one of New Zealand's deadliest disasters with over 166 dead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
NZICT: Business is open in Christchurch
Disaster Recovery

NZICT: Business is open in Christchurch

Both Kiwi-based and international tech companies have pulled together to donate equipment to Christchurch businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2011
Free IT training offered to Christchurch businesses
Disaster Recovery

Free IT training offered to Christchurch businesses

Microsoft business software training is being offered free to Christchurch businesses affected by the earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
iPad 2 component shortages
Disaster Recovery

iPad 2 component shortages

iPad 2 faces component shortages due to supply chain disruptions in Japan, posing potential sale challenges globally.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2011

Global Stories

Earthquakes stories

Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Unified Communications

Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes

Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Preperations paid off
Disaster Recovery

Preperations paid off

Despite facing unprecedented challenges from earthquakes, CDHB's CIO Chris Dever commends his IT team's resilience and seamless disaster response.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Canon prepares for supply shortages
Disaster Recovery

Canon prepares for supply shortages

Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2011
Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director
Unified Communications

Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director

Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2011