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The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished

Some skyscrapers are demolished after damage, obsolescence or changing use, despite their towering scale and historical presence.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018

Smart Cities

Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business

Rising demand for homes, jobs and green space is driving multi-billion-dollar city makeovers from Paris to New York and Cairo.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018

Climate change

Walkable London: Zaha Hadid Architects Proposes Pedestrianising London

A new network of routes could make walking a practical way to get around London again, if the plan is adopted.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Smart Cities

Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions

Entries close on 30 April for awards that give infrastructure projects global exposure and a chance to be showcased in London.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Smart Cities

Timber construction on the rise

A 220-metre timber tower could clean contaminated reservoir water while opening one-eighth of Central Park to swimming and sailing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017

3D Printing

New resource for faster, more efficient buildings

Construction costs could fall and projects finish sooner if New Zealand uses more CLT, an engineered timber system made locally.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017

Supply Chain

Right place, right time

Urban logistics is gaining value as e-commerce and same-day delivery intensify demand for scarce city-centre sites and push up rents.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Olympic Games

Twitter crashes on Olympics eve

Twitter crashes yet again on the eve of the London 2012 Olympics, sparking concerns over its ability to handle the games' traffic.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2012

Global Stories

London stories

Network Infrastructure

Singapore, Hong Kong first in Colt's major Asia network investment

Colt's investment surge powers Asian digital boom, as Singapore and Hong Kong lead network expansion for high-bandwidth delivery.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

EduTech

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Physical Security

Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected

Failed network management company Mako Networks has liabilities of more than $30 million, with an estimated deficit of $25m expected.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

Software-as-a-Service

Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'

Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015

AI Security

Wynyard hires former Darktrace, GCHQ officer Andrew France

Wynyard Group, the security software company spun out of Jade Software last year, has hired Andrew France, former deputy director of cyber defence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

Kiwi Landing Pad

Mako Networks realises American dream with US office

Mako Networks, originally from Herne Bay, leapfrogs US growth ambitions with a new San Francisco office, following a successful stint at the Kiwi Landing Pad.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013

Facebook

Facebook looks back at 2012

Social networking site releases review of the past twelve months, looking back at the people, moments and things that created the most buzz in 2012.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012

Information Communication & Technology

New Zealand fails to make tech grade

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012