'Completely avoidable': Fenz sees upsurge in fires due to fireworks
about 8 hours agoFire crews have already dealt with 13 avoidable blaze reports nationwide as Guy Fawkes displays spark safety warnings across New Zealand.
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Soak used fireworks: New Plymouth council says water the way to avoid fire
Residents are being warned that dampened fireworks can help prevent bin fires, as even small embers could threaten homes and waste trucks.
'Growing unchecked': Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
NZTA is checking whether overgrown trees at a SH2 intersection near Katikati are obscuring motorists' sightlines after a resident raised safety fears.
Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus
Smoke and fumes from a breakdown forced the evacuation of 44 passengers, with nine Wainuiomata Primary School students taken to hospital.
Tauihi Basketball League still investigating court surface that forced game postponement
Fans in Auckland are still waiting for answers after a slippery residue forced Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa's first-ever postponement.
Harrowing seven-hour journey home for wheelchair user after three bus failures
A council investigation has been launched after Tracy Peters was stranded by three faulty bus ramps and forced into a 30-kilometre detour home.
Nitrate levels in rural Canterbury's groundwater remain a concern
More than half of rural Canterbury wells are showing rising nitrate levels, leaving many households facing ongoing drinking water risks.
How working at height rules evolved in NZ
New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.
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Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks
Seasonal recruitment can leave warehouses and retailers exposed, with misplaced access cards and unchecked visitors creating security gaps at Christmas.
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Festival-goers are being urged to avoid sharing unlabelled vape pods, after experts linked the drug etomidate to seizures and unconsciousness.
Pharmac's cardiovascular team recommends funding Wegovy for some people
Patients with heart disease could soon get access to Wegovy without paying the full cost, after Pharmac gave it high priority for funding.
'One of the worst sites': Forestry firms ordered to remove slash
Court-ordered clean-up work will remove slash, protect waterways and replant native vegetation at a badly degraded East Coast forest by 2027.
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Anthony Caruana
Interviews Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
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David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interviews Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Jake MacAndrew
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
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Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
The recognition could help Wrike win larger enterprise contracts as buyers favour governed AI tools that fit existing workflows and compliance controls.
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Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
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Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
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Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
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