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Half of New Zealand's small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media
Customer Experience

Half of New Zealand's small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media

Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers
NZD

Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers

The falling New Zealand dollar is pushing up holiday costs in Europe and the US, while travel to Asia becomes more affordable for Kiwi travellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
Fintech

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why the future of healthcare depends on the infrastructure no one sees
Surveillance

Why the future of healthcare depends on the infrastructure no one sees

New Zealand's healthcare relies on unseen digital infrastructure; upgrading IT systems and design could save clinicians time and enhance patient care amid rising demands.

By Ralf Donkers • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
Customer Experience

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service

New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Publicly funded wearable glucose monitors in New Zealand are set to prevent thousands of diabetes complications, saving NZD $53,000 daily in healthcare costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
A new generation of energy resilience: a smarter approach to New Zealand electricity
Cartech

A new generation of energy resilience: a smarter approach to New Zealand electricity

New Zealand boosts energy resilience by smarter use of existing electricity, smart tech, and local generation to ease grid pressure and cut costs.

By Oliver Hill • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability
Customer Experience

HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability

HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Westcon-Comstor gains exclusive rights to Fortanix in New Zealand
Data Protection

Westcon-Comstor gains exclusive rights to Fortanix in New Zealand

Westcon-Comstor has secured exclusive rights to distribute Fortanix's security solutions in New Zealand, enhancing data protection for enterprises amid digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears
Human Capital Management

Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears

Cannabis now accounts for 71.1 percent of positive workplace drug tests, prompting New Zealand employers to tighten safety policies ahead of summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0
Climate change

Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0

Climate talks ended with only incremental gains, as countries again failed to agree a roadmap away from fossil fuels at COP30.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
Software-as-a-Service

LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling

LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector
Data Analytics

Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector

Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth
Digital Transformation

Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth

Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Data Privacy

ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Cloud security advances as ageing credentials put firms at risk
Security Information and Event Management

Cloud security advances as ageing credentials put firms at risk

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting cloud security amid rising risks from long-lived credentials, says Datadog's 2025 State of Cloud Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

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