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Meth use is 'massive' across the nation and in the workplace
Massey University

Meth use is 'massive' across the nation and in the workplace

Wastewater testing suggests methamphetamine is driving millions of dollars in weekly harm, with workplace detections also rising nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jun 2026
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Hyperscale

NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts

Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.

By Nodero • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
EduTech

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders
Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand
Unified Communications

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand

The 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland have celebrated innovators in New Zealand transforming scientific research into impactful technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education
Unified Communications

Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education

Massey University has partnered with Farm Focus to pilot a programme enhancing agribusiness students' financial skills using hands-on software.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business
Digital Transformation

World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business

For World Cloud Security Day, New Zealand experts delve into the evolving landscape of cloud computing and data privacy in the country, highlighting the crucial role of cloud adoption amidst the digital transformation surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells
Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Partnership to support healthy construction sector
Health Technologies

Partnership to support healthy construction sector

Free online counselling and wellbeing support is now available to 6,500 Site Safe member businesses as burnout pressures mount in construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
The impact of back-to-back storms
Disaster Recovery

The impact of back-to-back storms

Back-to-back storms are exposing weaknesses in Auckland’s ageing drainage system and testing community recovery after record flooding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023
How will New Zealand cope with the effects of climate change?
Risk & Compliance

How will New Zealand cope with the effects of climate change?

Experts say the government’s adaptation plan may leave councils and vulnerable communities exposed to worsening floods, heat and sea-level rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022

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Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Clean technologies

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system

Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector
Massey University

In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector

In a male-dominated tech landscape, one woman's journey highlights the importance of leveraging personal strength and communication to achieve success.

By Rachael Hedges • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships

Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024