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Technology trial could boost road industry safety

Safety gains for autonomous and connected cars are on offer as Australia trials satellite-based positioning across the road industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Productivity

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017

Schools

Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up

Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Earthquakes

Earthquake engineering experts gather in Wellington

Around 500 delegates will compare lessons from the Kaikoura earthquake in Wellington as concern grows over building resilience to major quakes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Cybersecurity

A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched

New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Digital Transformation

Kiwi Govt & digital sector align to drive NZ's digital transformation

The New Zealand Government has launched a digital sector alliance to explore the benefits of the Internet of Things.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017

NZTech

NZTech working closely with Govt on Cyber Security Strategy

NZTech applauds Govt focus on critical Cyber Security Strategy as global threats rise, seeking to protect NZ's growing digital economy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017

LAWA

Ninety per cent of rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040

Nearly 10,000km more waterways will need upgrading as New Zealand seeks to lift swimmable rivers and lakes to 90 per cent by 2040.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017

Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

Auckland Transport

Board of Inquiry to consider East West Link transport project

Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Smart Cities

Further investment in UFB network

UFB2 will extend fibre broadband to 12 more central North Island towns, with WEL and Waipa Networks investing about NZD $60 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017

Information Communication & Technology

Government releases update on Major Projects

Nine in ten major government projects are on track or better, though five remain flagged for delivery risks in a GBP £37 billion programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017

New Zealand Government

Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers

The Ministry of Women launches STEM Directory, an online tool to boost female engagement in science, technology, engineering, and maths careers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016