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Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings

The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

Lodestone signs Briscoe Group & Farro to solar deals

The deals broaden Lodestone's business customer base as more New Zealand firms seek renewable power and firmer control over electricity bills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Investing

Feijoa & Renti let renters turn points into KiwiSaver

Renters in New Zealand can now convert loyalty points into KiwiSaver or investments, as Feijoa expands beyond round-ups with Renti Rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Buy Now Pay Later

Afterpay expands to NZ ticketing as sport spending surges

Fans are turning to buy now, pay later to secure scarce seats, as entertainment orders on the platform jumped 60% year on year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Cybersecurity

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Canon

Canon opens Christchurch office in AUD $2 million push

Regional growth in Canterbury has lifted Canon's New Zealand revenue 17%, prompting a new Christchurch office and showroom for 30 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Xero wins Canstar small business award for eighth year

Customer backing for Xero's software stayed strong as it secured Canstar's 2026 small business accounting award in New Zealand for an eighth year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Kara Smith lands Recruitment Leader of the Year final

The finalist nod comes after Talent New Zealand lifted management profit 3,691% as Smith diversified the business beyond traditional recruitment.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

academyEX flags AI tension as systems grow autonomous

Worries are growing that autonomous systems could deepen loneliness, disrupt schooling and force governments to curb AI use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Booster adds NZD $7.4 million to university spin-out fund

The extra funding will expand backing for early-stage science companies, with retail investors already getting indirect exposure through Booster products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

New Zealand beverage makers post strong revenue growth

Strong demand has left New Zealand beverage makers with shrinking stock, raising the risk of shortages despite a 54% jump in revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

New Zealand health manufacturing revenue rises 55%

Yet a steep drop in purchase orders suggests New Zealand health manufacturers are still cautious about inventory despite stronger sales and margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

How to cut public sector jobs? A much more aggressive approach to AI

The proposed cuts could deepen service risks, as officials urged ministers to back a much more aggressive push into AI and digitisation.

By Phil Pennington • 7 min read • Last month

Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit

Higher profit came despite a 6.7% drop in revenue, as lower finance costs and sales expenses helped Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand hold margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month