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Kiwi Stories

Safety stories

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020

Safety

Kiwi company finds more success in Australia

Rio Tinto’s tyre-handling forklift operators are seeing safer, simpler controls after Hydraulink engineered a joystick system for the machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Robotics

Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots

Invert Robotics, a New Zealand firm, has been recognised for its life-saving robot 'Alfie', which enhances safety in chemical, industrial, and energy sectors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Productivity

Sliding reaction arm extends safety and flexibility

Maintenance crews get safer torque tightening on uneven bolt patterns, as Enerpac adds a sliding reaction arm for its pneumatic wrenches.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Agricultural Technology

Innovative scissor lift wins safety award

The award highlights safer access on slopes and rough ground, where conventional scissor lifts are often unusable.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Disaster Recovery

Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster

Training aims to equip communities with psychological first aid skills to calm survivors, reduce distress and speed recovery after disasters.

By Lewis Hurst • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2017

Cartech

Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles

Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

eLearning

Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships

Palmerston North's Awatapu College pioneers interactive programme to teach students about healthy relationships and consent.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017

Power / Energy

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016

Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission champions domestic violence prevention app

New app helps women identify abuse in relationships and find help, supported by New Zealand's Human Rights Commission.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016

Data Privacy

New app sends last known locations

The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016

Drones

Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list

Drone users are being urged to 'fly responsibility' heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015

All Blacks

Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success

Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015

Global Stories

Safety stories

Internet of Things

Epson sets sights on growing sensor market

Epson to sell new sensing technologies for motion analysis and data collection in everyday life, expanding into new markets. #technology #sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

RealWear expands ANZ reach with VExpress

RealWear provides a purpose-built hands-free wearable device that can be used in extremely noisy industrial environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020

Radio

Motorola APX NEXT brings tech innovation to public safety

Motorola Solutions launches APX NEXT, an advanced public safety radio with LTE and voice control via the ViQi virtual assistant, enhancing field communications.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019