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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
Finding a value for sunshine
Daylight

Finding a value for sunshine

Each extra hour of direct sunlight a house receives daily can lift its market value by 2.4 per cent, a New Zealand study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Ruataniwha land swap denied by Supreme Court
Lincoln University

Ruataniwha land swap denied by Supreme Court

Protected conservation land cannot be flooded for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam, leaving Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s $900 million scheme in doubt.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water
Risk & Compliance

Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water

A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
City Rail Link disruption a lesson for businesses
Supply Chain

City Rail Link disruption a lesson for businesses

Businesses near major works face years of uncertainty as the City Rail Link’s shifting road closures hit productivity and lease planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Scientists identify biosecurity global ‘game-changers’
Lincoln University

Scientists identify biosecurity global ‘game-changers’

New threats from climate change, globalisation and genetics could make it harder to keep pests and diseases out over the next 20 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
NZ is aspiring to be southern hemisphere's AI capital
Artificial Intelligence

NZ is aspiring to be southern hemisphere's AI capital

The future impact of AI on the economy and society will be significant and dramatic, but New Zealand is preparing for these changes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Auckland shopping centre rebranded by new owners
Customer Experience

Auckland shopping centre rebranded by new owners

Shoppers in West Auckland will see new signage within days as the former WestCity centre adopts a new name and branding.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Liquefaction dust not responsible for Legionnaire’s
University of Otago

Liquefaction dust not responsible for Legionnaire’s

An Otago University study says Christchurch’s liquefaction-affected soil could not support Legionella, ruling it out as a direct cause of the spike.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
DataCentre infrastructure

Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line
Manufacturing

Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line

Ricoh New Zealand has expanded its partnership with 3D printing and additive manufacturing vendor Stratasys taking over local sales and support.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise
Power / Energy

Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise

Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Christchurch’s tallest hotel opens for business
Tourism

Christchurch’s tallest hotel opens for business

A 17-storey return of Crowne Plaza adds 204 rooms and fresh conference space as visitor numbers in Christchurch are set to rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule
Christchurch Airport

Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule

Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio
Cloud Services

emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio

emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence
SAP

New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence

SAP has promoted Scott Russell to Asia Pacific Japan president as the enterprise application software vendor seeks increased business and presence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017