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Primary Sector
NZ's 'fruit tech' startup Hectre wins business award golds
NZ startup Hectre is trying to drag the orchard industry into the digital age.
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Energy
Scientists bag $11.8m grant for underground hydrogen storage options
Scientists will investigate storing hydrogen gas in old Taranaki gas wells as part of an $11.8m Endeavour fund grant.
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Technology
First rocket-powered test flights for NZ's Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace makes one small step towards reusable spacecraft.
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Technology
Caffeine and inspiration spur NZ hydrogen tech startup
Startup Bspkl is the first commercial company to be spun out of GNS Science.