Boost Mobile launches prepaid service in New Zealand
about 2 hours agoHouseholds facing tighter budgets may soon get a new prepaid option, as Boost Mobile New Zealand enters the market on the One NZ network.
Kiwi stories
Young people say AI is eroding trust online, report finds
Generative AI and scams are making many rangatahi doubt what they see online, even as reliable internet remains vital for school, work and services.
Red Beach surf club gets solar boost to cut power bills
Rising electricity costs had been squeezing the volunteer-run club's budget, but the new system should save NZD $9,338 a year.
2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit
Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.
Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day
Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.
2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.
2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award
Business customers are rewarding simpler billing and support, with 2degrees taking Canstar's small business telecoms prize for a fifth time in six years.
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing
Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.
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GSMA head warns 5G and 6G could boost Asia Pacific growth, but says digital trust must improve as scam losses mount.
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Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial organisations
Industrial firms can use private 5G to cut downtime, improve safety and support automation where Wi-Fi and public mobile networks fall short.
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The Hidden Risks of Bandwidth Sharing
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RETN adds sixth subsea route to boost Taiwan resilience
The extra Taipei-Hong Kong path comes after repeated cable faults exposed the risk of relying on too few international links around Taiwan.
DE-CIX & Cabo Verde Telecom eye South Atlantic route
Cape Verde could become a key digital gateway as the firms seek a more direct South Atlantic route linking Europe, Africa and Latin America.
EonFibre launches Zone Direct for New Zealand data centres
New data centre builds in six New Zealand zones should gain faster links to offshore customers as EonFibre packages site-to-cable connectivity.
Eylex named exclusive INVISIO distributor in Australia
The deal gives defence and public safety agencies in Australia and New Zealand local technical, servicing and warranty support for INVISIO systems.
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Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Analyst Insights
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FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.
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Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Regulated organisations can keep wireless WAN telemetry and management data inside their own environments, easing compliance concerns.
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Extreme launches Agent ONE Coworker for network teams
Included free with Platform ONE subscriptions, the tool aims to help overstretched IT teams diagnose outages and performance issues far faster.
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EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range
NZ consumers can avoid monthly cloud fees as the expanded line-up is sold through Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming nationwide.
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