Earthquakes stories - Page 2

New Zealand's top scientific researchers awarded $54.6 million in Marsden Fund grants.

Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.

Old IT systems compared to a long-drop dunny in the era of the en-suite.

Chris Dever, CIO for the Canterbury District Health Board, tells Henrietta Kjaer about how he and his team handled the Christchurch earthquakes – and about what it takes to make it in Health IT.

Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.

Christchurch hit by a 6.3 quake just months after a 7.1 tremor, marking one of New Zealand's deadliest disasters with over 166 dead.

Both Kiwi-based and international tech companies have pulled together to donate equipment to Christchurch businesses.

Microsoft business software training is being offered free to Christchurch businesses affected by the earthquake.

Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

iPad 2 faces component shortages due to supply chain disruptions in Japan, posing potential sale challenges globally.

Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.

2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.

Russell Hewitt, ex-CEO of Vodafone Australia, appointed to spearhead Vodafone's recovery efforts in Christchurch, prioritising community and business rebuild.

Apple postpones the iPad 2's Japan launch due to last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, focusing on recovery efforts.

Christchurch's recovery needs more IT equipment; RemarkIT leads donation drive with NZ Trade and Enterprise aiming to bridge the digital gap.

2degrees steps up for Christchurch, offering customers 500 free texts to connect with loved ones amid trying times.

Telecom announces extension of free call offer for Christchurch residents, rivalling 2degrees' recent free calling concession.

Renaissance mourns the tragic death of board member Murray Wood, a victim of the Christchurch earthquake, extending deep sympathies to his family.

Orcon completes its unbundling in Palmerston North, offering local loop services despite minor delays linked to events in Christchurch.

2degrees offers 30 free calling minutes to customers in quake-hit Christchurch, aiding communication in challenging times.

Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.

The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.

InternetNZ says the option to delay or scrap the UFB process is a possibility being considered by parts of government.

Telecom calls on New Zealanders to donate old landlines to help those without power following the Christchurch earthquake.