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ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand

AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Cadence is key to being heard - Fairfax Media CMO

Changes in the media industry are forcing organisations like Fairfax Media to rethink their business strategy and monetisation methods.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Unified Communications

Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016

GrabOne

APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting

APN News and Media halted trading amid rumours of exits by Dennis O'Brien and Independent News - Media, with a potential A$300 million block trade looming.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

IBM

IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?

While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013

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Digital Transformation

Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product

The publisher is stepping up its digital push as Bruce Levine takes charge of technology and product to speed new audience services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

Cake.Shop hires Rhiannon Brown to lead commercial push

Cake.Shop hires Rhiannon Brown as Commercial Director in Sydney, targeting transparent programmatic growth with independents and brands.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Fairfax Media

Channel Factory appoints Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director

Channel Factory has appointed Gabby Corcoran as Sales Director for Independent New Business, aiming to enhance its presence in the New South Wales agency sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Commerce Commission

NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom

NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016

Data Analytics

CloudSense inks Fairfax NZ deal

Fairfax NZ partners with CloudSense to revolutionise its ad sales, embracing a digital shift for enhanced customer-centric service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016

GrabOne

Allan Gray reduces stake in APN News & Media

The Australian fund that helped force a boardroom shakeout at APN News & Media has reduced its stake in the group after earlier selling down its holdi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015

NZX

NZX ignores investor input with website changes

Changes to the New Zealand stock exchange website has frustrated investors, annoyed that their opinions weren't sought during the process.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013

Gaming

Confirmed: Fairfax Tech mags to close in NZ

Tech magazines PC World, ComputerWorld and Reseller News have been officially confirmed to close in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013

Gaming

Fairfax Magazines to close NZ tech titles

Company resigns the licences, owned by IDG, to publish technology titles Computerworld, Reseller News and PC World.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Jun 2013

Trade Me

Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday

Shares in Trade Me have been halted as Australian publisher Fairfax Media sells its remaining 51 percent in the New Zealand online auction site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Trade Me

Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares

Fairfax Media divests its majority 51% stake in Trade Me for NZ$810m, aiming to slash debts amidst scrutiny. Critics call the sale bonkers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Trade Me

NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012

Trade Me

Trade Me expects to meet dividend target

Trade me said it will meet its prospectus forecast for dividends in the second half of the year though a hoped-for economic upturn hasn't materialised.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012