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'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers
Internet of Things

'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers

Harvey Norman has logged its 'best ever' first half results, with IoT and connected technology among the driving forces for the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017

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Auctions show Tauranga market continues to boom
Property Market

Auctions show Tauranga market continues to boom

Buyer demand in Tauranga stayed strong as all five auctioned commercial properties sold for USD $10.9 million, with out-of-town interest lifting prices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp
Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark
Ministry of Health

Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark

More than 21,300 operations have been performed on the bus, which health consultants say prevents up to 300 rural patients a year missing surgery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale
Air New Zealand

Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale

Christchurch investors are being offered a rare premium office asset with 92 per cent occupancy and annual net income of NZD $3.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum
Sustainability

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Need for vigilance as trains start running again
Disaster Recovery

Need for vigilance as trains start running again

Drivers near the Main North Line are being urged to stay alert as maintenance trains resume between Picton and Christchurch after the Kaikōura earthquake.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
TranzAlpine service to resume
Disaster Recovery

TranzAlpine service to resume

Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Beating bullying bruisers
Human Capital Management

Beating bullying bruisers

One in five New Zealand employees face bullying for six months or more, with the fallout spreading to morale, performance and staff turnover.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
World-first initiative to power energy innovation
Data Protection

World-first initiative to power energy innovation

New Zealand innovators will access anonymised half-hour power data for the first time, aiming to cut network costs and speed new energy products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2017
Health-related issues cause WorkSafe concern
Agricultural Technology

Health-related issues cause WorkSafe concern

Inspectors issued enforcement notices in hundreds of cases after noise, chemicals, silica and asbestos emerged as key workplace hazards.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2017
Tainui hotel set to soar at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport

Tainui hotel set to soar at Auckland Airport

Travellers will get 250 more premium rooms as demand for airport accommodation drives a new Pullman hotel beside Auckland Airport’s terminal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design
Smart Cities

AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design

Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Hundreds of rebuild workers to get free worksite visits
Risk & Compliance

Hundreds of rebuild workers to get free worksite visits

Free occupational health checks will reach about 400 Canterbury rebuild workers as WorkSafe warns of risks from dust, noise and asbestos.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Microsoft

Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%

Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn't enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Demand for childcare places pushing up centre prices
Ministry of Education

Demand for childcare places pushing up centre prices

Childcare centre values are climbing as scarce sites and strong public funding fuel competition among investors in New Zealand, especially Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Mining board concerned about applicant competence
Risk & Compliance

Mining board concerned about applicant competence

Nearly half of mining safety certificate candidates failed last year as examiners said many lacked the legislative knowledge needed for safe operations.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Hearing Week spurs calls for better access
Human rights

Hearing Week spurs calls for better access

Disabled New Zealanders could gain wider access to jobs and services if proposed law introduced mandatory minimum accessibility standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017