Ōmāhu stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle
about 2 hours agoFlood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.
Kiwi stories
Daylight savings prompts warning of summer weather surprises
Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.
Meth, luxury cars and first-class flights: Inside Operation Juneau
Police say gang cash funded first-class holidays, five-star stays and a Dubai car-rental business as six men face drugs and laundering charges.
'Unsettling' dead rat discovery leads to boil water notice in Horowhenua
About 40 households in Mangaore have been told to boil water after two dead rats were found in a reservoir during a routine inspection.
Car crashes into Tauranga council building
No one was hurt when a black sedan clipped a beam at Tauranga City Council's near-new GBP £45 million building on Devonport Rd.
Methven pulls plug on household item recycling due to rule breakers
Residents face a higher risk of illegal dumping after Methven's household item drop-off trial failed to stop the depot being used as a dump site.
Post code lottery still alive and well in health sector, latest figures show
Waiting times remain starkly uneven, with Northland and Southern lagging on planned care while other regions meet health targets.
How working at height rules evolved in NZ
New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
This month
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Expert Opinions
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Asleep at the wheel: what smartwatches can - and can't - tell us about driver fatigue
Wearable data may help drivers spot fatigue, but researchers warn sleep scores alone cannot judge fitness to drive safely.
5 days ago
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap ...
Food retailers face avoidable spoilage, illness risk and regulatory exposure as most still rely on manual checks that miss cold-chain failures.
12 days ago
When crisis communications create a second workplace crisis
Poor communication can deepen the fallout from a workplace incident, leaving employees, families and regulators without timely, accurate updates.
26 days ago
Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
about 1 month ago
Your organisation is not managing psychosocial risk, it just ...
2 months ago
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
3 months ago
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses ...
5 months ago
Latest News
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V1 Innovation launches Tika legal service in New Zealand
Survivors of sexual harm in New Zealand will now be able to get free legal representation and report abuse through a new platform.
Council funding will help curb suicide risk for Taranaki māmā
The grant will help equip a new Bell Block office for antenatal wānanga that say they are helping reduce suicide risk among new māmā.
Council approves $500,000 to tackle systemic flaws exposed in landslide review
Up to GBP £500,000 has been set aside for an 18-month overhaul after a landslide review found warning signs were missed for years.
Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings
Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.
Our Editorial Team
Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors.
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
News Editor
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Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
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Mara Sugue
News Editor
Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Raphael Veloso
News Editor
Raphael has been chasing stories since his university days, starting out in campus journalism before making his way into professional newsrooms. A journalism graduate, he now writes and edits technology and business stories at IndustrialDay. When he’s not working, you can probably find him reading, writing, or hanging out with his two loving dogs, Fiona and Luca.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
Last month
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.
Thu, 14th May 2026