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Health and Safety stories

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy

New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Return of the 90-day trial: what you need to know
Small Business

Return of the 90-day trial: what you need to know

Small firms could face costly disputes unless they document hiring steps and conduct regular probation reviews ahead of the trial's return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Motivation moves mountains
Supply Chain

Motivation moves mountains

The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ
Local Government

All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ

Road crews could cut repair times and cone disruption as the first Pothole Pro lands in New Zealand for demonstrations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Physical threats & abuse widespread in construction
ACC

Physical threats & abuse widespread in construction

Workers are avoiding injury reports as verbal abuse and physical threats remain common across New Zealand construction sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Extreme weather undermines confidence in country’s infrastructure
Disaster Recovery

Extreme weather undermines confidence in country’s infrastructure

Only 7 percent of respondents trust the country's infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, as spending and project certainty falter.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2023
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Productivity

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
First aid obligations as a contractor
Health and Safety

First aid obligations as a contractor

Contractors face safety breaches and possible harm unless they assess hazards, train staff and stock proper first aid gear.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th May 2023
Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues
Sustainability

Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues

Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights
Sustainability

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero
Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Health and Safety stories

Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown
Surveillance

Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown

Medical start-up Vesica AI earns the winning title in the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme with its innovative AI-based system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0
EduTech

BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0

BenQ's latest interactive displays for education have achieved Eyesafe Certification 2.0, signifying robust blue light protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs
Hyperscale

New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs

Meta and Scintacor unveil IRis, a groundbreaking laser safety wand, to mitigate high-power laser risks in data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Cold storage warehouses to benefit from new automated guided vehicles
Robotics

Cold storage warehouses to benefit from new automated guided vehicles

Dematic launches third-generation freezer-rated AGVs to address health risks and streamline operations in cold storage facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023