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Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Unified Communications

Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied

Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Protecting workers from solar UV radiation
Risk & Compliance

Protecting workers from solar UV radiation

Hot weather is heightening the risk of skin cancer and other illness for outdoor staff unless employers manage sun exposure properly.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Education, Learning & Training

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack
Public Cloud

Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack

Kiwi businesses will be able to harness Azure Public Cloud through locally hosted Azure Stack to help drive digital transformation efforts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
National first aid training partnership forged
Education, Learning & Training

National first aid training partnership forged

More than 600 apprentices will receive standardised first aid and CPR training under a nationwide deal, boosting industry competency.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Cartech

The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology

More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction
Risk & Compliance

Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction

More than a third of fleet operators are not monitoring distraction, raising crash risks for drivers and prompting calls for stricter policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Keep fatigue out of the workplace
Risk & Compliance

Keep fatigue out of the workplace

Fatigue can raise the risk of workplace incidents, leaving businesses and workers responsible for spotting tiredness before it affects safety.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car
Cartech

Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car

As Kiwis dream of a new car in 2018, SUVs and utes top the wishlist, though electric vehicles are gaining traction, with over 6,000 now on NZ roads.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Kiwi

Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker

New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2017
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Cartech

The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ

The Warehouse is installing EV charging stations at stores across New Zealand, starting in Invercargill, with free charging available for the first few months.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Get your pizza delivered directly to your beach towel this summer
Pizza

Get your pizza delivered directly to your beach towel this summer

Domino's Pizza New Zealand launches Domino's Anywhere, allowing customers to pin drop their location for pizza delivery directly to beaches, parks, and more.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Kiwis across the country continue to embrace UFB
Unified Communications

Kiwis across the country continue to embrace UFB

The number of New Zealand households and businesses connected to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) has increased by 11%...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Coromandel opens a scenic touring loop for electric vehicles
Cartech

Coromandel opens a scenic touring loop for electric vehicles

The Coromandel has unveiled a 'scenic touring loop' of fast charge stations for electric vehicles, connecting the entire district.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless
Internet of Things

Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless

There will be an estimated 400,000 individual transactions across the events in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
The IoT devices we all want for Xmas
Internet of Things

The IoT devices we all want for Xmas

Tech-savvy Kiwis are eyeing IoT devices, such as the Littlebits Droid Inventor Kit, for Christmas, driven by rapid advances and new network expansions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017