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Climate change kicks into gear
Sustainability

Climate change kicks into gear

New Zealand has already warmed 1.1°C, with the IPCC warning of more coastal flooding, fires and heavier rainfall ahead.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021
Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety
BBC

Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety

Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line
Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017

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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for carrier-grade links
Disaster Recovery

Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for carrier-grade links

Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul
Unified Communications

Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul

Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Game review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Life is Strange

Game review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure

The latest instalment of Life Is Strange, Double Exposure, offers players a gripping narrative as Max unravels a friend's shooting across two timelines.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Review: Heavy Rain on PS4 is still a lot of fun
Gaming

Review: Heavy Rain on PS4 is still a lot of fun

Heavy Rain came out on the PS3 a few years ago and popularised the decision-based genre. Now the excellent game is remastered on PS4 and it's great.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016

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