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Can the internet save you from food poisoning?

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014

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Health and Safety stories

Digital Transformation

Track and trace building products system mooted

A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017

Health and Safety

ATG Glove Solutions

Stricter cut-resistance testing in the US and Europe should help buyers choose gloves with greater confidence and clearer risk ratings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

Productivity

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017

Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Risk & Compliance

Knowing the unknowable – how to prevent disaster

Better risk tools and a more mature culture could help firms spot warning signs earlier and avoid costly disasters before they strike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017

Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017

Auckland Council

Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

NFL

Billion-dollar sports stadium gets new roof

Crane crews are using a single-hoist system to place 385,000kg of roof steel more safely and precisely on Atlanta’s new stadium.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses

Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015