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Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?

New Zealanders are more worried about security than they have been in the last ten years, with identity theft and bank card fraud at the top.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

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Work begins on new Wellington reservoir

Residents could soon have 48 hours’ water supply in an earthquake as work starts on a GBP £68 million Wellington reservoir.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Risk & Compliance

How structural insulated panels could build New Zealand’s future

Researchers are testing whether structural insulated panels can speed up builds, cut costs and meet New Zealand’s earthquake standards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020

Risk & Compliance

Landlords should watch out for no access clauses

Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Risk & Compliance

Climate change report a step in the right direction

Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Drones

Drones are lifesavers in disaster zones

Researchers say the technology could triage disaster victims and monitor patients remotely, without touching them, in seconds.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

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

Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins Excellence in Business Support Award

Resilient freight links and export partnerships helped the rail operator secure the top honour after disruption tested New Zealand’s supply chain.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017

Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster

Training aims to equip communities with psychological first aid skills to calm survivors, reduce distress and speed recovery after disasters.

By Lewis Hurst • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2017

Agricultural Technology

Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?

Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Power / Energy

Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity

Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017