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Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS
Featured • Public Sector

Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS

about 2 hours ago

The recognition spotlights a national platform that helps authorities and buyers check vehicle and driver records across borders more reliably.

Raphael Veloso
RAPHAEL VELOSO News Editor
Massey University

BioTech New Zealand launches engineering biology group

The new group could help New Zealand researchers turn lab breakthroughs into medicines, materials and cleaner industrial processes faster.

about 2 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Mental Health

Fresh Minds & Groov partner on workplace wellbeing

Only 3% of workers use traditional programmes, leaving employers under pressure to make mental health help easier to access before crises hit.

about 2 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Local Government

Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle

Flood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.

about 10 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Auckland Council

Daylight savings prompts warning of summer weather surprises

Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.

3 days ago · Local Democracy Reporter
National Party

Meth, luxury cars and first-class flights: Inside Operation Juneau

Police say gang cash funded first-class holidays, five-star stays and a Dubai car-rental business as six men face drugs and laundering charges.

4 days ago · RNZ
Local Government

'Unsettling' dead rat discovery leads to boil water notice in Horowhenua

About 40 households in Mangaore have been told to boil water after two dead rats were found in a reservoir during a routine inspection.

4 days ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Investigation

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.

about 1 month ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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