Heavy traffic dilemma: Gisborne council investigates rerouting trucks
about 15 hours agoFunding sought for traffic modelling could decide whether heavy goods vehicles are diverted off Gisborne streets, easing pressure on deteriorating roads.
Kiwi stories
Car parks could go for upgrade of 'disaster' Nelson cycleway
Public pressure is building for changes to Nelson's St Vincent Street cycleway, as the council weighs parking removals after 12 crashes since 2014.
NZAero eyes AI pilot training as CT-4 production restarts
The revived trainer could give instructors richer flight data to spot safety and skills gaps as NZAero restarts CT-4 production after 14 years.
Explainer: What occupational hygienists do at work
Work-related illness claims hundreds of lives in New Zealand each year, making expert exposure checks vital before harm becomes permanent.
Explainer: How tertiary containment protects tank sites
New guidance says tank farms need a third line of defence, or spills and firefighting run-off could escape bunds and spread beyond site.
Explainer: Event first aid planning in New Zealand
WorkSafe's new guidance ties medical cover to site risks, meaning some New Zealand events may need more than basic first aid to protect crowds.
Explainer: How New Zealand made machinery work safer
Stricter guidance now pushes businesses to eliminate machinery risks first, after decades of amputations and crush injuries exposed guard gaps.
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.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
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Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
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Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.
Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Expert Opinions
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Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
Incomplete records can lead to missed allergies, duplicate tests and wrong billing, making data quality more urgent than connectivity.
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Your organisation is not managing psychosocial risk, it just thinks it is
Missed early warning signs are leaving employers exposed to rising claims, resignations and burnout across their workforces.
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Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
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NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts
The project could help New Zealand tap rising global pilot demand by pairing the revived trainer with software that flags safety risks.
NZAero restarts CT-4 production after Thailand deal
Export revenue of tens of millions of dollars is in sight as the Waikato aircraft maker resumes its CT-4 Airtrainer line after a Thai deal.
Teletrac Navman study links onboarding to driver trust
Better onboarding could make fleet safety tech far more effective, as prepared drivers were three times likelier to rate coaching highly.
Manitowoc warns against generic crane replacement parts
Cheaper non-original components could leave crane owners facing downtime, invalid load charts and greater liability, the manufacturer said.
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Tom Richmond
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Interview Editor
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Gaming Contributor
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Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
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
Interview 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.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
This month
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.
Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.
Thu, 14th May 2026