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Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast
Supply Chain

Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast

Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Austroads to update intersection sight distance guidance
Road Safety

Austroads to update intersection sight distance guidance

Designers will get clearer rules on visibility at junctions, as Austroads moves to reflect buses, cyclists and signal failures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)

Fans of Pokémon Pokopia get 50 new creatures and underwater building, though access requires the game's pricey Expansion Pass.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Vertiv launches 1.8MW UPS for AI data centres in Asia
Edge Computing

Vertiv launches 1.8MW UPS for AI data centres in Asia

AI data centres in Southeast Asia will get extra power protection as abrupt GPU load swings strain batteries and grid connections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
TrendAI adopts Claude Opus 5 for vulnerability triage
Data Protection

TrendAI adopts Claude Opus 5 for vulnerability triage

Security teams could cut exposure faster as the model helps rank exploitable flaws and apply temporary defences before vendor fixes arrive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform
Digital Transformation

Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform

The move adds 1,500 professionals and deepens a cross-border model as firms race to meet client demand for seamless regional support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Australian tech leaders urge cyber recovery planning
Data Protection

Australian tech leaders urge cyber recovery planning

Rising AI-driven attacks are forcing businesses to test recovery plans before breaches hit, executives say, as minutes now matter.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Cohesity adds partner incentives & services specialisation
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity adds partner incentives & services specialisation

Partners will get higher rebates and simpler certification rules as Cohesity shifts its channel push towards services-led security sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts
Data Analytics

NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts

The project could help New Zealand tap rising global pilot demand by pairing the revived trainer with software that flags safety risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
NZAero restarts CT-4 production after Thailand deal
Space

NZAero restarts CT-4 production after Thailand deal

Export revenue of tens of millions of dollars is in sight as the Waikato aircraft maker resumes its CT-4 Airtrainer line after a Thai deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

NZAero eyes AI pilot training as CT-4 production restarts
Data Analytics

NZAero eyes AI pilot training as CT-4 production restarts

The revived trainer could give instructors richer flight data to spot safety and skills gaps as NZAero restarts CT-4 production after 14 years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
New Zealand agents seek Fiji tax talks over bookings
Airlines

New Zealand agents seek Fiji tax talks over bookings

Holidaymakers could face extra costs on already paid-for Fiji trips unless a new tourism tax is grandfathered for existing bookings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September
Construction

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises

Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Raetihi Marae to close for four months for upgrade
Energy efficient

Raetihi Marae to close for four months for upgrade

Whānau bookings have been moved as the marae shuts from 31 August to 31 December for a new ablution block and safety-critical services work.

By Moana Ellis • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Builders' co-op calls for major reform as industry struggles
Small Business

Builders' co-op calls for major reform as industry struggles

Construction activity has slumped to its lowest level since 2015, prompting calls for faster consents and fairer liability rules.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Explainer: What occupational hygienists do at work
Manufacturing

Explainer: What occupational hygienists do at work

Work-related illness claims hundreds of lives in New Zealand each year, making expert exposure checks vital before harm becomes permanent.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026