Aotearoa stories
Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds
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mfa
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physical security
Fewer New Zealanders are being harmed by cyber attacks as use of two-factor authentication rises, but reporting of threats remains patchy.
Kia Ora New Zealand: Microsoft AI Tour delivers a dose of He Tangata
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digital transformation
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Microsoft steps up New Zealand AI push with 200,000 more people to be trained as chief technology officer Sarah Carney says the real challenge is winning trust.
New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending
Yesterday
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gaming
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data analytics
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planning
New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.
Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Avanade steps up New Zealand presence as businesses move from AI pilots to full-scale delivery and local partners race to meet demand.
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
3 days ago
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
New Zealand's Inland Revenue is urged to clarify crypto tax rules without treating staking, liquidity provision and bridging as automatic disposals.
LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
EY New Zealand bolsters technology transformation push with senior hires as firms chase practical AI gains and better returns from existing systems.
Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
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data protection
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
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spacetech
One NZ on alert as Cyclone Vaianu threatens outages, with satellite texting ready for compatible phones if mobile coverage fails.
Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps
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uc
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surveillance
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financial systems
Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.
Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
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storage
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iot
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smart home
Ring brings 4K to battery doorbells as it launches five New Zealand models from NZD $109, with pre-orders now open.
MAS and Feijoa turn daily spending into KiwiSaver growth
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fintech
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insurtech
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kiwisaver
MAS and Feijoa offer KiwiSaver round-ups as members can divert spare change from everyday spending into retirement savings at no extra cost.
Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
New Zealand's open banking rollout is set to expose weakly secured AI tools in financial services, with certification fast becoming a must-have.
New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence
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risk & compliance
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insurance
Vero survey finds 63% of New Zealand SMEs saw revenue fall, with rising costs, tax changes and weak confidence weighing on smaller firms.
Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much
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crypto
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Crypto investors in New Zealand are being warned to track disposals, claim eligible costs and avoid overpaying as reporting rules tighten.
Anteup builds mortgage marketplace to let banks bid
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digital transformation
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fintech
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entrepreneurship
Auckland fintech Anteup is building a mortgage marketplace where banks compete for borrowers, aiming to simplify home loans and refinancing.
Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech
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agricultural technology
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edge computing
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supply chain
New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.
NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
New Zealand's watchdog has outlined draft rule changes for fibre networks ahead of a 2029 reset, aiming to clarify investment tests and capex.
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
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physical security
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property market
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opinion
Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.
Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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creative hq
KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.