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Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage
Safety

Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Navman plugs hole in market with two-way emergency communication device
Navman Wireless

Navman plugs hole in market with two-way emergency communication device

Navman introduces a groundbreaking device in NZ and AU for safeguarding lone workers in remote areas, offering vital two-way emergency comms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
State of the art
Clean technologies

State of the art

Unleash your creativity and help save the planet with crafts from everyday items! Dive into crafting for fun and stylish home improvements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Safety stories

Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots
Robotics

Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots

Invert Robotics, a New Zealand firm, has been recognised for its life-saving robot 'Alfie', which enhances safety in chemical, industrial, and energy sectors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Sliding reaction arm extends safety and flexibility
Productivity

Sliding reaction arm extends safety and flexibility

Maintenance crews get safer torque tightening on uneven bolt patterns, as Enerpac adds a sliding reaction arm for its pneumatic wrenches.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Innovative scissor lift wins safety award
Agricultural Technology

Innovative scissor lift wins safety award

The award highlights safer access on slopes and rough ground, where conventional scissor lifts are often unusable.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster
Disaster Recovery

Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster

Training aims to equip communities with psychological first aid skills to calm survivors, reduce distress and speed recovery after disasters.

By Lewis Hurst • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2017
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles

Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships
eLearning

Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships

Palmerston North's Awatapu College pioneers interactive programme to teach students about healthy relationships and consent.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ
Power / Energy

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Human Rights Commission champions domestic violence prevention app
Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission champions domestic violence prevention app

New app helps women identify abuse in relationships and find help, supported by New Zealand's Human Rights Commission.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
New app sends last known locations
Data Privacy

New app sends last known locations

The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list
Drones

Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list

Drone users are being urged to 'fly responsibility' heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success
All Blacks

Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success

Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure
Cartech

Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure

Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
TIG joins police squad
Unified Communications

TIG joins police squad

Telecommunications Industry Group joins banks, taxis, motels and other organisations in the fight against crime.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2010
NZTA wins PMI award
Cartech

NZTA wins PMI award

New Zealand Transport Agency's ramp signaling project awarded for improving travel speed by 15% on Auckland's motorways.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 31st May 2010