BrightHR links with Xero Payroll to cut SME errors
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Weight loss GLP-1 jabs like Ozempic and unapproved peptides pose 'serious' surgery risk, doctors warn
Patients using weight loss jabs or unapproved peptides face a much higher chance of dangerous regurgitation or aspiration under anaesthetic, doctors say.
Rural Canterbury residents seek end to gravel haulage truck nightmare
A permanent diversion is being explored after up to 220 trucks a day left Clarkville roads noisy, dusty and damaged.
Westpac New Zealand replaces 26 HR systems with Workday
Westpac says the platform has cut leaders' admin by about two hours a week and improved trust in workforce data, freeing time for customer work.
FENZ responding to vegetation fire on Walter Peak, smoke visible from Queenstown
Residents in Queenstown have been told to close doors and windows as smoke from a fast-moving fire spreads across Lake Wakatipu.
How El Niño may affect the Waikato's agriculture sector
Farmers are being urged to plan early as the predicted El Niño threatens drought, lower pasture growth and milk output across the Waikato.
'High risk' parts of the Historic Village to close during heavy rain
Visitors and tenants will face closures and cordons for at least five days after severe rain, as unstable slopes pose slip risks.
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 industrial 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.
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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
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Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants
At least a quarter of the debt is unlikely to be recovered, as Health NZ relies on overseas collection efforts and annual write-offs.
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Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.
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Hazmat suits, booby traps and piles of waste: Cleaning meth-contaminated ...
The new contamination threshold has eased stress for landlords and tenants, even as some jobs still cost several thousand dollars to clear.
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Water security a step closer for Tararua township
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What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?
A rare lung infection can spread between people and is nearly always fatal without prompt antibiotics, though WHO says the public risk is low.
Residents urge Government to move $500m Northland drydock
Fears over noise, dust and air quality have prompted calls to shift the fast-tracked project away from homes in Marsden Bay.
Support for Amberley's SH1 speed limit drop
The lower limit is expected to cut injury crashes by 23 percent on the 0.9km stretch as Amberley grows and traffic rises.
CityFitness to spend NZD $100 million on gym expansion
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs and take the chain beyond 100 sites nationwide over the next five years.
Our Editorial Team
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Donovan Jackson
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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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.
Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
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