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South Island rail line open for freight within a month
Disaster Recovery

South Island rail line open for freight within a month

Freight may return to the quake-hit South Island rail line within a month, easing road pressure and cutting transport costs for customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park
Cartech

Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park

HMI Technologies' self-driving, fully electric vehicle carries up to 15 people and is programmed to navigate around the venue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand
Supply Chain

A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand

Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested
Supply Chain

Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested

Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence
Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace
Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand
Supply Chain

Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand

Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Heavy lifting on the Kaikoura line
Disaster Recovery

Heavy lifting on the Kaikoura line

Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
KiwiRail willing to go ugly to win rebuild battle
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail willing to go ugly to win rebuild battle

Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
Bumble Bee alert for Queenstown-bound Ingram Micro NZ team
Ingram Micro

Bumble Bee alert for Queenstown-bound Ingram Micro NZ team

If you happen upon two bumble bees wandering New Zealand roads heading to Queenstown, open the doors and let them in...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Kaikoura train on the move
Disaster Recovery

Kaikoura train on the move

Freight deliveries across the South Island are set to resume sooner after the stranded train was shifted to make way for slip repairs near Kaikoura.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage

Freight services have resumed from Lake Grassmere after KiwiRail reopened one section, while repairs continue on 709 quake-hit rail sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017

Global Stories

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Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards
Unisys

Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards

Unisys Corporation wins Best Software Architecture award at ICMG 2017 Australasian - Asia Pacific Architecture Excellence Awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
ShoreTel resellers embracing hosted voice offering
Unified Communications

ShoreTel resellers embracing hosted voice offering

ShoreTel's Australian channel partners are embracing the opportunity to sell the company's new UCaaS offering and reaping quick returns.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016

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