New Zealand (NZ) stories
New York commuters will get real-time ferry information and smarter fleet maintenance as the new service readies to launch next month.
Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.
Colin Henderson has been promoted to the top job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise New Zealand, following the departure of Keith Watson.
Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.
Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.
Prime office vacancy in Wellington has hit a record low as post-quake supply shrinks, leaving landlords set for higher rents.
Walking down stairs may cut diabetes risk more than climbing, with a 12-week study showing better glucose, cholesterol and balance results.
As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.
Builders and subcontractors gain trust protection under the new retention regime, as industry groups issue guidance to clarify compliance.
Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.
The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.
A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.
Auckland buyers face rising prices as 3,840 apartments are forecast to be completed next year despite labour and cost pressures.
The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.
NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.
Restoration could be faster and cheaper for disused mine sites, with researchers saying whole ecosystems can be moved intact and recover immediately.
Workplace stress is costing employers productivity and retention, as firms widen wellness programmes beyond exercise to mind, emotions and values.
Growing demand for greener buildings is pushing New Zealand firms to prove the environmental impact of materials, researchers say.
Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.
Delegates in Auckland will hear how disruptive technology could reshape transport and infrastructure planning at the two-day summit in June.