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RSK Group buys Cogency to boost Australian renewables

The deal expands RSK's Australian renewables services as developers face tougher planning, approvals and community engagement hurdles.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Disaster Recovery

Australian road authorities urged to use drone slope checks

Rising rain-driven landslide risks are leaving road users exposed as inspectors miss unstable slopes hidden from view, a consultant warns.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Internet of Things

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago

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Digital Transformation

Bull wins €31 million AEMET supercomputing contract

Spain's weather forecasts will be backed by faster computing and lower energy use as AEMET upgrades systems under a four-year deal.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Edge Computing

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Cities

Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water

By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Supply Chain

Climate & Decisions, Aera launch climate decision intelligence solution

The new software aims to turn climate data into day-to-day choices on supply chains, sourcing and carbon budgets as disclosure rules tighten.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

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Auckland Council

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.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Today

Disaster Recovery

UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap

Older facilities may struggle as hotter summers, floods and grid strain threaten UK data centre uptime for essential services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day

Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Smart Cities

The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more

The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw

Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Advertising Standards Authority

New Zealand ads code adds environmental responsibility

Advertisers face tighter scrutiny of green claims as New Zealand's standards body sets a standalone environmental principle from February 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Sustainability

Taupō's landfill set for upgrade amid push to reduce waste

The upgrade is expected to divert up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a year as Taupō weighs a future beyond the Mt Tauhara dump.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

No discount on new city bin service despite three-month delay

Rotorua ratepayers will still be charged the full annual fee as the delayed kerbside organics rollout begins next week, despite complaints.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Disaster Recovery

Stopbank upgrade begins at 'vulnerable' Awatoto

Homes and businesses in Awatoto should be better protected from more common floods after a 3.6km stopbank upgrade got under way.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Disaster Recovery

Winter storms leave Masterton council fund in the red

Road repairs from repeated storms have driven the council's emergency fund to a NZD $1.2 million deficit, with subsidies covering only part of the bill.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline named Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant

The ranking reflects growing buyer demand for integrated EHS systems that link worker safety, chemicals oversight and operational risk in one platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago