Innovation News

Underwater restaurant lets guests dine with the fishes

A restaurant is being built that will be submerged partly underwater along Norway’s coastline. The post

Browser extension reveals manufacturers’ ethics

New browser extension uses algorithms to mine publicly available sources to keep users informed about manufacturers’ ethical practices. The post

Lion swoops on non-alcoholic kombucha company GoodBuzz

Brewery giant Lion NZ is veering into the health market, by buying a quarter stake in Tauranga kombucha maker, GoodBuzz Beverage Co.

Friend's death in leads to preventative invention

The death of a friend in the mountains started New Plymouth's Stuart Julian on a quest to give the next person trapped in snow a chance.

How Dr Matire Harwood is addressing inequities in healthcare for indigenous people

When Dr Matire Harwood was seven years old, her grandfather told her she’d be a doctor. No-one in her whānau had been to university before.

New Zealand Innovation Awards: Start-up Innovation of the Year, Burnsafe NZ

And the 2017 winner of the Start-up Innovation of the Year is... Burnsafe NZ!

Idealog #66, The Innovation Issue, out now!

The 2017 Innovation issue of Idealog is out now and is filled to the brim with inspiring individuals, ideas and companies. This issue includes stories about a day in the life of several Kiwi businesspeople in high-stress roles, Idealog Urban, our new urban design section, the winners of Idealog a...

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Futuristic hoverbikes set to join Dubai’s police fleet

Currently under testing, the battery-powered vehicle could help officers fly above traffic jams in emergencies. The post

AR teddy bear is an educational tool for kids

Tech-free soft toy becomes an augmented reality learning experience with an app for smart devices. The post

Microbeads could clean oceans of dangerous chemicals

Researchers have developed microbeads that can remove coral-killing chemicals from the ocean. The post

The humble gardener: Miranda Brown and the importance of harmonising with nature

There's a quote that describes Miranda Brown's approach to design well: “Humans flourish when they’re in nature."

An idea worth stealing: How Strategy revamped TedxChristchurch

Coming up with a new look and feel for as visible a brand like Ted (or Tedx) is no easy feat, but the Team at Strategy Christchurch decided to go bold and daring over stuffy and safe.

National Art Collection coming to mobile devices thanks to Ta Papa and Excio

Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer 150 images from the National Art Collection that people can access on their mobile devices.

My favourite places: Jeremy Hansen, Paperboy

The editor of Paperboy shares a few of his favourite Auckland spots – and some of his hopes and dreams.