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NZTech calls for Govt to fund cybersecurity education as risk ramps up

NZTech says it's time for the Government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime, just as it does for road safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

EduTech

New research project uses VR to make Australian roads safer

University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

Unified Communications

5G IoT market dominated by outdoor surveillance cameras

These cameras will represent 70% of the 5G IoT endpoint installed base in 2020, before contracting to 32% by the end of 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019

Food

Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel

Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019

Cartech

Vehicle connectivity market to surpass US$1b by 2022

As the tech competition heats up, more manufacturers are adding vehicle-to-everything solutions into new vehicles.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Cartech

Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits

Australian drivers less enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than French and Swedish drivers, according to study by Queensland University of Technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Cartech

Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle

Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Supply Chain

What Australia’s $50m inland port can teach us about rail

Cheaper freight and fewer truck trips are expected as the terminal links directly to the Port of Melbourne and cuts Monash Freeway congestion.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020

Supply Chain

Regional Freight Hub site revealed

The site could draw USD $2 billion to USD $4 billion in logistics investment and ease freight congestion around Palmerston North.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

2degrees

Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020

Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020

Artificial Intelligence

AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges

Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019

Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Uber

Micromobility: safety problem or transport solution?

Micromobility could ease urban congestion, but cities still face safety, regulation and infrastructure gaps as e-bikes and e-scooters spread.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019

Infometrics

Why the road toll is rising again

Rising traffic volumes and under-funded roads are fuelling more crashes, with evidence-based transport investment needed to reverse the toll.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019

Smart Home

Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer

Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019

Social Media

AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of

How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019