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Deadly roller door collapse a result of ‘poor workmanship’
Law

Deadly roller door collapse a result of ‘poor workmanship’

WorkSafe has fined and ordered reparations after a faulty roller door installation killed a pastor at an Auckland church.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Schools

Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

New Zealand's ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
MowBot unveils Segway Navimow mower in New Zealand
Robotics

MowBot unveils Segway Navimow mower in New Zealand

MowBot has launched the Segway Navimow i Series robotic mower in New Zealand. Available for pre-order, it promises innovative, eco-friendly lawn care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Cybersecurity

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway
Risk & Compliance

Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway

A risk-based shift could reduce unnecessary cones and speed limits, but industry leaders say safety, not speed, is driving the transition.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Software-as-a-Service

Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services

Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Gallagher Security marks record attendance at Auckland showcase
Auckland University of Technology

Gallagher Security marks record attendance at Auckland showcase

Gallagher Security's second annual Security Showcase in Auckland drew over 300 professionals, marking a record attendance for the company globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
Partner Programmes

Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition

Lancom Technology has appointed Priscila Bernardes as its new CEO following the acquisition by Evergreen Services Group, succeeding Waruna Kirimetiyawa.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Gaming

Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena

Spark has unveiled the Spark Game Arena Live, a vibrant gaming festival set for 7 September 2024 at Auckland's Spark Arena, celebrating local talent and esports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
10 things to know about the property market right now
Property Market

10 things to know about the property market right now

Buyers are still active, but high mortgage rates and new debt limits are making deals harder to close across the housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July

Splunk's Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18 July will cover AI's impact on security and share local leaders' insights on enterprise resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Largest build-to-rent development is just the start
Māori

Largest build-to-rent development is just the start

New legislation could unlock thousands more build-to-rent homes as New Zealand opens its largest such development in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Connectivity

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand
Unified Communications

Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand

One New Zealand appoints Will Graham as General Manager of Enterprise Sales, eyeing his deep telecom expertise to bolster private sector relationships.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Manufacturing sector pays out half a million in penalties
Risk & Compliance

Manufacturing sector pays out half a million in penalties

Workers have lost fingers in three preventable machine incidents, prompting more than GBP £500,000 in penalties across the manufacturing sector.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

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