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Kiwi health group concerned about Govt. rural broadband pledge
Unified Communications

Kiwi health group concerned about Govt. rural broadband pledge

The Rural Health Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand applauds the Govt's NZD $270 million rural broadband investment but urges no extra costs for small towns.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced
Risk & Compliance

Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced

Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Need for speed: The connection between faster internet and cyber attacks
Supply Chain

Need for speed: The connection between faster internet and cyber attacks

As net speeds soar, NZTech chief flags rise in cyber attacks, linking digitalisation to a spike in cyber crime sophistication.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Changes ahead for laboratories
Risk & Compliance

Changes ahead for laboratories

WorkSafe will replace old exemptions with tighter hazardous-substance duties, forcing some labs to keep inventories, train staff and plan for emergencies.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges
Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Take immediate action to manage known risks
Risk & Compliance

Take immediate action to manage known risks

Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Safety first, always
Risk & Compliance

Safety first, always

WorkSafe New Zealand has warned forestry firms to tighten controls after two deaths and a serious injury in a week.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Expect trains between Blenheim and Christchurch
KiwiRail

Expect trains between Blenheim and Christchurch

Residents and travellers are being urged to stay off the Main North Line, where work trains are operating day and night after earthquake repairs.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed
Education, Learning & Training

Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed

A specialist procurement body could unlock up to NZD $12 billion in extra value from New Zealand’s $125 billion infrastructure programme.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide
Risk & Compliance

Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide

Rising ammonia-safety pressure in food processing has prompted a nationwide distribution deal for laser-based detectors across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow
Entrepreneur

Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.

By Edmund Hillary • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Good hearing is a neural balancing act
Health and Safety

Good hearing is a neural balancing act

Age-related listening problems may stem from a shift in the brain’s ability to boost speech cues and suppress background rhythm.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe
Productivity

Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe

Commercial kitchen staff could save time and reduce spill-related accidents as 3M’s new pad cuts baked-on food faster and lasts longer.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Pedestrians wearing headphones campaign target
Headphones

Pedestrians wearing headphones campaign target

Three deaths at level crossings in the past 18 months have prompted a Rail Safety Week drive against headphone use near tracks.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Health stories

Nutanix helps hospital migrate from four data centres to one
Disaster Recovery

Nutanix helps hospital migrate from four data centres to one

Queensland's largest public hospital, Metro North, will implement Nutanix's cloud platform to improve patient care and digital services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Hills to return to profit next year, takes control of supply chain
Supply Chain

Hills to return to profit next year, takes control of supply chain

Hills expects to return to profitability in the next financial year, and will take full control of its supply chain from early next year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

Australia's smart city initiatives scoop awards at IDC APAC awards
Smart Cities

Australia's smart city initiatives scoop awards at IDC APAC awards

Aussie innovation shines as two smart city initiatives clinch top spots at the IDC APAC Awards, underscoring the nation's IT prowess.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017