Innovation News

Look: Leopard Leopard Leopard

American womenswear retailer Kate Spade has collaborated with popular fashion blog Man Repeller to set up a two-day pop-up store selling only leopard-print items. It’s all there in the shop’s name: Leopard Leopard Leopard.

Why something is rotten with New Zealand's approach to safety

Designer David Trubridge shares his views on workplace safety laws, society's wider views on what is safe and what is not and what is inherently wrong with this way of thinking.

Liquidated boat tech company Balex given a new lease on life

Automated boat loading company Balex went into liquidation earlier this year, but two Kiwi expat businessmen, Daniel Given and Reon Oak, have come to the rescue. They've relaunched the brand and are rolling out plans to take it global, solving common pain points felt with loading and unloading bo...

How The Playlist Network is bringing better music to the masses

A new service lets people anonymously share their Spotify and iTunes music with their favourite bars, cafes and shops. Will it be music to business' ears, or out of tune with today's trends?

The most annoying things about pitching

Want to sell something? Here's how to do it right, says Steven Giannoulis.

International science deals deliberately play favourites

The Government has been spinning a web of innovation agreements with the world since 1974, but they have not had a direct pay off.

Bayer Supreme NZ Innovation winner

"It's not just for me, it's for the country and the globe. We're trying to democratise space."

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Bio-medic electronics could be powered by milk and egg white

Researchers discovered that a protein made by birds and mammals produces electricity when put under pressure. The post

Soap crayon encourages children to wash their hands

A group of designers from India have created a hand washing tool for children to help them learn about hygiene from an early age.  The post

Live presentations and product tests offered as in-flight entertainment

The initiative by German airline offers passengers the chance to experience live presentations and try out innovative devices. The post

Age is just a number!

Punarau Media bags the People's Choice Award for Pipi Mā, their Māori speaking doll! Ka pai team!

Before we announce the final winner, a big thanks to