Revisiting zombie towns: Balclutha's rural resilience
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Kiwi stories
2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit
Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.
Lodestone Energy launches NZD $100m IPO for solar growth
The deal could end the NZX's five-year IPO drought and fund expansion of a solar generator aiming to supply more homes and businesses.
Napier council head leaving to steer new Hawke's Bay water entity
Household water bills and service delivery will be shaped by Louise Miller's move to lead Hawke's Bay's new regional water entity.
Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle
Flood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.
Author-it demo shows AI clashes in regulated sectors
In regulated industries, conflicting document versions can turn AI answers into audit risks, service errors and costly rechecks.
Daylight savings prompts warning of summer weather surprises
Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing
Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.
Editor Interviews
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ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.
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Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.
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Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services
Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025 Energy Transition Services report, praised for digital innovation and global expertise in net-zero solutions.
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
Thu, 9th Oct 2025