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ABC of COVID-19
Social Media

ABC of COVID-19

Health officials warn the message is misleading, as it repeats unproven advice and false claims about how coronavirus spreads and can be prevented.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Mar 2020
The economic impact of COVID-19
Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
China to ban plastic bags
eCommerce

China to ban plastic bags

Environmental pressure is forcing China to curb single-use plastics, with major cities set to lose plastic bags by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry
Agricultural Technology

How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry

Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Major infrastructure delegation to Asia
Smart Cities

Major infrastructure delegation to Asia

The trip will examine road pricing and value capture as New Zealand seeks faster, more integrated infrastructure planning from Asia's benchmarks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans
Digital Transformation

Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans

The appointment is set to support the firm's push to expand monitoring and response services into new markets and products globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Sep 2018
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
ENVAC to Install Major Underground Waste & Recycling Collection System in Seoul
Smart Cities

ENVAC to Install Major Underground Waste & Recycling Collection System in Seoul

Residents in Seoul’s Seocho Gu district will get automated waste collection from 2022 as ENVAC installs a new underground system.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong

The project is expected to cut landfill use by more than 90% and power up to 100,000 homes when completed in 2024.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds
Power / Energy

New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds

First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction
Risk & Compliance

Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction

More than a third of fleet operators are not monitoring distraction, raising crash risks for drivers and prompting calls for stricter policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Global Stories

Asia stories

Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable
Network Infrastructure

Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable

A $35m contract has been signed for a submarine cable connecting Australia's Sunshine Coast to Asia and the United States.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers
Data Analytics

Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers

The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Savvy business investments see Datacom revenue and profit continue to soar
Software-as-a-Service

Savvy business investments see Datacom revenue and profit continue to soar

Datacom's shrewd investments fuel a 10% revenue surge and 60% profit leap in its IT services, spotlighting a year of strong growth.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Asia stories

Tencent partners cloud business with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia
Endpoint Protection

Tencent partners cloud business with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia

Tencent Cloud partners with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia, expanding the use of cloud-based technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021