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BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead
Risk & Compliance

BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead

The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to drive OOH growth in NZ
Marketing Technologies

Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to drive OOH growth in NZ

Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney as Account Director to boost programmatic out-of-home advertising sales amid rising demand in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ
Data Privacy

FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ

FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Ransomware

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.

By Geordie Stewart • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Flexibility tops pay as New Zealanders eye job market shifts
Job seekers

Flexibility tops pay as New Zealanders eye job market shifts

A new recruitment platform, GoGetta, reveals 73% of New Zealand workers open to new roles, with flexibility now valued above career growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups
Fintech

Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups

Feijoa app, praised in Retirement Commission's 2025 review, boosts KiwiSaver access by rounding up spare change to increase savings for more Kiwis.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Wellington to celebrate Koha's 25 years transforming libraries
Open source

Wellington to celebrate Koha's 25 years transforming libraries

Wellington hosts KohaCon25 to mark 25 years of Koha, an open source library system used by 20,000+ libraries worldwide, celebrating innovation and collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Kiwi Uber drivers win employee status in Supreme Court decision
Uber

Kiwi Uber drivers win employee status in Supreme Court decision

New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are employees, enabling thousands to claim full employment rights and backdated pay.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details
Endpoint Protection

Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details

Kiwis face a surge in SMS scams this holiday season, with fraudsters targeting bank details through fake delivery alerts and urgent messages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
New Zealand SMEs confident despite rising costs & soft profits
Small Business

New Zealand SMEs confident despite rising costs & soft profits

Despite rising costs and softening profits, 92% of New Zealand's SMEs remain confident in their business outlook over the next year and five years ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management
Breach Prevention

Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.

By George Harb • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Unified Communications

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC
Partner Programmes

Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC

Netpoleon partners with Drata to offer GRC automation across Australia and Asia-Pacific, streamlining compliance and boosting customer trust for organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Your Data deserves better
Encryption

Your Data deserves better

Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Therappai launches AI video therapy for 24/7 mental health care
Artificial Intelligence

Therappai launches AI video therapy for 24/7 mental health care

Therappai launches AI video therapy platform offering 24/7 access to virtual therapists, supporting CBT, DBT, and mindfulness for mental health care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Optidan Core launches to Solve the Retail Product Data Crisis
Customer Experience

Optidan Core launches to Solve the Retail Product Data Crisis

Optidan Core launches to tackle the retail product data crisis by providing structured, AI-ready content for better search visibility and customer trust.

By JP Tucker • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025