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Tech Mahindra, CoRover.ai launch sovereign AI partnership

The deal aims to give governments and businesses AI tools built for local language, compliance and digital public infrastructure needs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Unified Communications

Accenture launches Construct for capital project services

The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects

Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Generative AI

ACTU calls for AI rules after OpenAI agent hits Medicare

The breach has intensified calls for mandatory licensing and faster incident reporting as unions warn advanced AI could undermine essential public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Sustainability

Australian student wins Dyson award for Clear Step

The device could improve safety for blind and low-vision users by warning of head-height hazards that standard white canes may miss.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • This month

Construction

Run-down Invercargill council building still awaiting repairs

A fifth of the budget has gone on temporary office moves for staff, as Invercargill City Council still has no timeframe for repairing its ageing headquarters.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 3 min read • This month

Disaster Recovery

ECan backs Kaikōura flood recovery, calls for Government support

Funding gaps leave Kaikōura's flood recovery reliant on regional rates, after the council's bid for Government help was knocked back.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks

Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

AI agent's Medicare breach warns of machine-speed risk

The incident has prompted warnings that autonomous AI can now probe government defences at machine speed, exposing gaps in oversight and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month

Schools

Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals

Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.

By Lillian Hanly • 2 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Kumul Consolidated Holdings adopts TechnologyOne Plus

Staff at Papua New Guinea state investor Kumul Consolidated Holdings can now query finance data by voice, cutting manual reporting and speeding decisions.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Methven kept in the dark on CBD lighting project

Frustration is mounting in Methven after EA Networks admitted its revised lighting timetable was not communicated clearly to businesses and residents.

By Jonathan Leask • 3 min read • Last month

Energy efficient

A sneak peak at the South Waikato Aquatics Centre

Tokoroa residents will regain indoor pool access on 3 October after a NZD $17 million revamp added a sauna, spa and better mobility access.

By Bronson Perich • 3 min read • Last month

Construction

Twizel fire station upgrade to boost emergency response

Cleaner and faster emergency callouts are expected once the nearly finished NZD $3.5 million Twizel station overhaul opens.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Last month

Land Information New Zealand

Controversial Ruakākā ocean sewage pipeline moves closer

Northland residents could see the first open-ocean treated wastewater outfall in over a decade, with final approvals due before year-end.

By Susan Botting • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Closed-door debate on new Masterton town hall

Councillors have backed an invited tender process for the project, with the new venue expected to be built within the remaining NZD $25 million budget.

By Emily Ireland • 2 min read • Last month