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Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k
Human Capital Management

Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k

The ERA ruled four Taranaki oil and gas workers were unjustifiably dismissed, ordering nearly GBP £140,000 in back pay and compensation.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
How to prevent harm from hydrogen sulphide
Agricultural Technology

How to prevent harm from hydrogen sulphide

Workers can be killed within minutes if toxic hydrogen sulphide builds up in confined or poorly ventilated spaces, WorkSafe warns.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?
Supply Chain

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?

Consumers are paying more at the pump after New Zealand lost its only refinery and became reliant on costly imported fuel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?
Smart Cities

War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?

Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Mar 2022
How to prevent overstressed machinery’s mid-life crisis
Supply Chain

How to prevent overstressed machinery’s mid-life crisis

Shock and vibration are driving machinery wear, but thermoplastics could cut downtime, noise and safety risks across industry.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
Is green hydrogen the future of energy?
Power / Energy

Is green hydrogen the future of energy?

High costs and storage hurdles threaten New Zealand's plans to use green hydrogen to cut emissions and build an export industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?
Risk & Compliance

Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?

Older spans are under fresh scrutiny as Australasia’s 57,000-plus bridges face heavier traffic, climate stress and overdue maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
How AI can solve supply chain issues
Software-as-a-Service

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020
Farmers warned after fuel tank injury
Agricultural Technology

Farmers warned after fuel tank injury

A collapsing tripod tank has left a fuel driver seriously hurt, prompting regulators to warn farmers to inspect ageing farm fuel stores.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Smart Cities

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
24/7 service and ‘can-do’ attitude drives Hydraulink’s trans-Tasman success
Agricultural Technology

24/7 service and ‘can-do’ attitude drives Hydraulink’s trans-Tasman success

Its 400-plus service points across Australasia are helping customers cut costly downtime as Hydraulink adds new distributors and branches.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Global Stories

Oil and Gas stories

Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas
Digital Transformation

Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas

Kissflow hires Aali Qureshi as Senior VP of Sales for the Americas, expanding their low-code/no-code offering in financial services, healthcare, and more.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
B2B buyers more likely to buy from vendors with digital purchasing channels - report
Health Technologies

B2B buyers more likely to buy from vendors with digital purchasing channels - report

B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from vendors that offer digital self-serve channels, quick responses, and transparent pricing, says PROS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Oil and Gas stories

OFS uses data to beat manufacturing energy crisis
Manufacturing

OFS uses data to beat manufacturing energy crisis

Ahead of the current energy crisis, the company reached out to its technology and data partner OFS to see if it could measure its energy usage in real-time.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
Sepura appoints Derek Brooks as international business development manager
Oil and Gas

Sepura appoints Derek Brooks as international business development manager

Derek Brooks appointed as international business development manager at Sepura to drive growth in critical communications market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer
Digital Transformation

INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer

INX Software appoints Luke Disbury as CFO, with his experience across various industries adding value to the company's growth and transformation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022