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Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index

Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Unified Communications

Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Unified Communications

Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance

Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region

Rail operators could cut inspection time and worker exposure to hazards as Downer takes its robotics model into New Zealand and beyond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer

La Trobe University has appointed Shainal Kavar as its new Chief Information Officer, citing his experience in delivering large digital transformation projects.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts

Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, expects cheaper costs for the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network in the current.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Data Protection

Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences

More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Kiwi Stories

Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index

Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance

Global Stories

Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region

La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer

Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts

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Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences

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