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Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.
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The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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No matter how old you are, some parents just want to make sure you're okay when you're having a night out on the town.
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Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage

Fri, 3rd May 2019
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Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.
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Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Is it a case of 'big brother', or a way of responsibly curbing the amount of time kids spend in front of their computer screens?.
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Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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When fitting a home or business with smoke detectors, you might want to steer clear of ionisation alarms and stick with photoelectric.
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Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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H&S education is often put on the same 'boring level' as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.
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Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
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Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.
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Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
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Can the internet save you from food poisoning?

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Food gradings are a handy way to check the health and safety rating of a restaurant or cafe so you get all of the delicious with none of the disease.