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Working in Summer
Management

Working in Summer

Summer work in New Zealand brings greater risks of sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke, with long hours also fuelling fatigue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll
Melanoma

Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll

Nearly 550 farmers were injured and three died on farms last summer, with vehicles and sun exposure among the biggest dangers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Sun exposure gets personal with wearable UV sensors
Melanoma

Sun exposure gets personal with wearable UV sensors

New colour-changing stickers could help people gauge safe sun exposure more precisely, cutting the risk of vitamin D deficiency and skin damage.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Kiwis top for skin cancer rates
Ministry of Health

Kiwis top for skin cancer rates

Consumer NZ says mandatory sunscreen standards and a sunbed ban are needed after a study confirmed New Zealand leads the world in skin cancer.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Protecting workers from solar UV radiation
Melanoma

Protecting workers from solar UV radiation

Hot weather is heightening the risk of skin cancer and other illness for outdoor staff unless employers manage sun exposure properly.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun
Melanoma

Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun

New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life
Apps

Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life

Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
MoleMap wins Cisco's $100k
Unified Communications

MoleMap wins Cisco's $100k

Cisco New Zealand has crowned the skin cancer health company winner of its Communications Makeover competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010

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KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize
Software-as-a-Service

KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize

Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough
Health Technologies

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Data Science

AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025