Foodstuffs South Island is expanding its use of facial recognition (FR) technology to a fourth Christchurch store, following a successful trial period that saw 531 confirmed matches with repeat retail offenders. The initiative, which aims to curb serious in-store harm, demonstrated high accuracy with zero misidentifications, leading the company to integrate the system into additional … Read more
University of Auckland researcher Chris Wilson and co-author Michal Dziwulski argue that the Royal Commission into the March 15, 2019, Christchurch mosque attacks was significantly narrowed in scope, leaving the public with limited insight into potential prevention. Their upcoming book, He Told Us, claims that crucial warning signs were missed and that the inquiry’s focus … Read more
Fletcher Living has launched a trial in Lincoln, New Zealand, featuring two identical four-bedroom homes to test the efficacy of solar-powered residential builds. One home, listed at $999,000, includes a $30,000 premium for a solar and battery system, while the other serves as a standard-build control. The developer aims to assess long-term energy savings and … Read more
Police Seize $4.8 Million in Assets During Canterbury Drug Investigation Police have restrained approximately $4.8 million worth of property, vehicles, and cash as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Canterbury. The seizure follows two additional search warrants, which led to the restraint of four properties, 27 vehicles—including motorbikes, … Read more
For parents Josh Docos and Nesa Morey, the journey to find answers for their five-year-old son, Armani, became a global search for a diagnosis that local clinicians had repeatedly attributed to his existing autism spectrum disorder. The Timaru family says that after Armani began suffering from debilitating, paralytic-like episodes and long periods of unconsciousness, their … Read more
When Sophie Stephens and her fiancé spotted a glowing arc across the Mackenzie Country night sky, they initially thought their eyes were playing tricks on them. It was pitch black, yet a vibrant, ghostly rainbow shimmered above the South Island landscape. What they had stumbled upon was a rare lunar rainbow—or “moonbow”—a celestial phenomenon that … Read more
Community in Upheaval as Pegasus Golf Course Faces Housing Development A North Canterbury community is rallying to preserve its local landscape after the sale of the Pegasus golf course to a property developer sparked widespread concern. Located 25 kilometres north of Christchurch, the town of Pegasus—a master-planned subdivision established nearly 20 years ago—now faces the … Read more
New Zealand is bracing for a significant weather event as a slow-moving, humid trough prepares to sweep across the country, bringing prolonged heavy rain to the North and South Islands. MetService has expanded its alert network, issuing fresh orange heavy rain warnings for Northland and Taranaki Maunga, while placing several regions under new watches. The … Read more
New Zealand is preparing for a sharp transition in its weather patterns as the King’s Birthday weekend approaches. After a month defined by high pressure and exceptionally dry conditions, a significant weather system is set to sweep across the country, marking the start of the meteorological winter on June 1. MetService meteorologist Ngaire Wotherspoon confirmed … Read more
The Logistics Revolution: How Automation is Reshaping Global Supply Chains The landscape of international trade is undergoing a seismic shift. As e-commerce continues to dominate consumer habits, logistics giants are pivoting toward high-tech infrastructure to keep pace. A prime example is the recent unveiling of a $42 million, 8500sqm facility at Christchurch Airport, which serves … Read more