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Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules

Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

Farm Focus marks 45 years serving farmers in Australasia

The Masterton-based company now supports more than 10,000 farmers and advisers, as cloud software and AI reshape farm finances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Generative AI

Bunnings launches AI shopping assistant Buddy in NZ

New Zealand shoppers can now get project advice and product suggestions online as Bunnings rolls out Buddy across its website and app.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

Australian utilities extend data investments across uses

Most utilities in Australia and New Zealand are reusing data tools across at least two extra uses, helping justify earlier investments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Manufacturing

TCT expands in Australia & New Zealand on SAP demand

Stronger demand for supply chain transformation is prompting the SAP consultancy to scale up delivery capacity and its local workforce across the region.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Document Management

Ansarada & Legora launch data room import integration

Deal teams can now move documents from Ansarada data rooms into Legora without losing folder structure or access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian insurers struggle to turn tech plans into results

Yet many insurers still wait months to connect new systems, with only 29% saying tech plans delivered major gains last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Customer Relationship Management

Annexa targets new AI opportunities at SuiteWorld 2026

Annexa says mid-market businesses can lift productivity without adding staff by automating routine ERP work and unlocking new sales chances.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Utilities

McKay completes electrical upgrade for Clarks Beach plant

The upgraded plant can now treat more than five million litres of wastewater a day, bringing Clarks Beach closer to full operation.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Gaming

NZ First proposes big increase to taxpayer subsidies for video game developers

The plan would widen access to support and could help New Zealand studios keep staff, while lifting annual rebate payouts to $10 million.

By RNZ • 2 min read • 3 days ago

Bank of New Zealand

Is it cheaper to buy or rent?

Annual ownership costs for a median home have fallen to about 35 per cent of household income, narrowing the gap with rent to a two-and-a-half-year low.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Generative AI

Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use

Police used unapproved AI workarounds to speed up criminal probes, but officials say tighter controls are needed to protect privacy and evidence.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Health New Zealand

Man dies after vital checks not provided in hospital, HDC finds

A watchdog says missed assessments and poor communication delayed diagnosis of acute limb ischaemia, before the patient's leg was amputated and he died.

By Tracy Neal • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Social Media

Threats against NZ MPs rise 'astronomically', says Speaker

Parliament has boosted security after a specialist team handled 216 requests for help in three weeks amid a surge in abuse and threats.

By Lillian Hanly • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Payment Technologies

Wise launches eSIM & QR payments for New Zealanders

New Zealand account holders can now avoid roaming bill shock and card-payment gaps abroad through Wise's new travel tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Education, Learning & Training

McKay marks 60-year partnership with Channel Infrastructure

The long-running partnership has helped McKay retain a permanent presence at Marsden Point as the site shifts towards fuel imports and storage.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Road Safety

Crash statistics show youth at high risk in Mackenzie

Young drivers account for half of serious crashes in the Mackenzie District, where open-road loss-of-control and head-on collisions dominate road trauma.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Ministry of Social Development

Rotorua emergency housing drops to one motel as crisis-era numbers collapse

Emergency housing demand has fallen sharply in Rotorua, leaving just one motel supporting about a dozen households after more than 600 at the 2020/21 peak.

By Mathew Nash • 3 min read • 3 days ago