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Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband
National Standards

Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband

The New Zealand Government's investment of over $1 billion into ultra-fast broadband is beginning to show results.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017

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New Zealand report flags strain in wastewater networks
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand report flags strain in wastewater networks

Untreated discharges, leakage and ageing assets are putting public health and the environment at risk, the water watchdog says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Digital Transformation

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
UK police call for better tech after survey backlash
Digital Transformation

UK police call for better tech after survey backlash

Widespread dissatisfaction with fragmented police systems is hampering investigations and morale, a survey of 8,081 UK officers and staff found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
A deep dive into RMA reform
Urban Planning

A deep dive into RMA reform

Business faces a faster, narrower consenting regime as ministers unveil bills to replace the RMA by mid-2026.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Urban Planning

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure - that term by itself sounds impressive, maybe even distressing. But what makes critical infrastructure so significant?.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
New study reveals ballooning cost of resource consents
Data Analytics

New study reveals ballooning cost of resource consents

Smaller infrastructure projects are hit hardest, as consenting now costs $1.29 billion a year and delays have nearly doubled.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Water regulation a major step forward
Urban Planning

Water regulation a major step forward

Thousands of New Zealanders could be spared waterborne illness as a new regulator extends oversight to all suppliers and tighter standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation
Real estate

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water
Risk & Compliance

Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water

A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue
National Standards

Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue

Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'
eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
EduTech

Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool

Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think
National Standards

National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think

New Zealand principals and teachers are questioning the impact of National Standards on student achievement and motivation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Calls for review of national standards
EduTech

Calls for review of national standards

NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals' Federation spokesperson.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013