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Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...

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

Unified Communications

Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi

Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

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Marketing Technologies

Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers

BNZ customers can now use Apple Pay for secure, private, and fast mobile payments both in-store and online, as BNZ rolls out this highly requested feature.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Sky

Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers

Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017

Clean technologies

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Sync Grip Pullers offer safe, precise bearing removal

One worker can now remove stubborn bearings more safely, as synchronised jaws cut slip risks and speed up shaft-mounted part removal.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing

Road freight operators warn the replacement route must avoid repeats of months-long disruption and cope with heavy trucks on steep grades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017

Property Market

Residential prices rise despite challenging conditions

Nationwide prices climbed 1.2 per cent to NZD $525,000, even as sales fell to a six-year September low and lending tightened.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway

Public feedback opens on four cheaper routes after the Manawatū Gorge closure left the region without a safe state highway link.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution

NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Cartech

Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Tourism

Landmark Nelson pub peninsula property for sale

A 1.3ha freehold site in Monaco, anchored by The Honest Lawyer pub, offers rental income and future development upside for buyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017