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Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks
Data centers

Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks

Earthquake, flood and weather exposure are making cover pricier and harder to secure for longer New Zealand builds, Aon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Construction costs edge up despite fuel pressure relief
Construction

Construction costs edge up despite fuel pressure relief

Fuel savings have eased some site costs, but rising timber, cladding and pipework prices kept construction inflation in positive territory.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
KiwiRail drops the ball tracking bridge risk, relies on general procedures
Partner Programmes

KiwiRail drops the ball tracking bridge risk, relies on general procedures

A flood-scoured pier collapse left the Main South Line exposed because bridge-specific controls were missing and general procedures proved inadequate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
Medium-term market consolidation expected from constrained budget
Manufacturing

Medium-term market consolidation expected from constrained budget

Wellington landlords face higher vacancy and weaker rents as Budget 2026 triggers a public sector office shake-up and slower growth.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
Supportive WorkSafe does not mean carte blanche to ignore safety rules
Risk & Compliance

Supportive WorkSafe does not mean carte blanche to ignore safety rules

Ignoring a prohibition notice over asbestos work cost a property owner NZD $32,000 after inspectors found repeated defiance in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
Steel Council sets before parliament an achievable path to cut steel emissions
Climate change

Steel Council sets before parliament an achievable path to cut steel emissions

New Zealand builders could cut steel emissions by more than 90 percent by 2050 through smarter design, reuse and cleaner production.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
New Zealand essential email open rates fall to 63.6%
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand essential email open rates fall to 63.6%

Lower inbox visibility is making vital notices harder to reach New Zealanders, even as those opened are drawing more clicks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)

Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia
Marketing Technologies

MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia

Advertisers in Australia can now use new planning and measurement tools as the platform rolls out across 18 countries and 40,000 campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
Space

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award
Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award

The repeat regional honour may help Umbrellar strengthen ties with global vendors as cloud and AI demand intensifies across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Texas retailers hit harder by organised crime, Auror says
Data sharing

Texas retailers hit harder by organised crime, Auror says

A small group of repeat offenders is driving most retail crime in Texas, with violence and weapons featured in one in eight incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Tech Data & AnywhereNow team up for ANZ Microsoft Teams
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data & AnywhereNow team up for ANZ Microsoft Teams

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand gain Microsoft Teams-based customer service tools, as Tech Data adds AnywhereNow to its portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers

Small manufacturers could gain a cheaper route to digitising sales, marketing and warehousing as Unleashed targets firms with up to 20 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia
Customer Experience

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia

The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026