Key issued a formal apology after the Royal Commission into the tragedy found that the New Zealand Government regulator of health and safety, formerly
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Geological curiosity on Mars
The central link is sand which is similar to that found on the islands of Hawaii. In another more tenuous link, the rover is
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Strong start for Komatsu strong man
Eben was Australia’s only contestant in the world’s foremost strong man competition, which was broadcast on ESPN worldwide, after receiving a special invitation from
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Concrete heal thyself
The experimental concrete contains limestone-producing bacteria activated by corrosive rainwater working its way into the structure.
Developed by microbiologist Henk Jonkers and concrete technologist
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Stage 2 Hazell quarry opens
The expansion includes a crushing plant, control room, weighbridge, roads and amenities block. Until now, the site was made up predominantly of a mobile
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Integrated monitor for washing plant
The controlled automation system integrates fully with the operation of a plant and monitors the throughput levels of sand and aggregate being produced to
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Home builds rise but non-dwellings still flat
The number of home-building approvals rose by eight per cent in September, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The rise
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