Aotearoa stories
Businesses in New Zealand want better productivity and AI support, and HP has named a veteran executive to help meet that demand.
New Zealand SMEs can now access multi-currency accounts and cheaper cross-border payments as Revolut expands its business platform in the market.
Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.
A cross-party plan is being urged to give businesses and public services certainty over digital investment, skills and online safety beyond election cycles.
By reusing one certified control set, Spectrum cut duplicated audit work and is now targeting faster SOC 2 Type II and ISO 42001 checks.
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Customers saw One NZ extend its five-year lead after umlaut ranked it ahead of rivals in every category across New Zealand.
Confidence among New Zealand firms is being driven more by productivity and investment than hopes of a return to pre-pandemic normality.
The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.
Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.
Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.
Fragmentation could slow Aotearoa's payments overhaul unless industry and government align on standards, identity and resilience.
Rugby clubs and provincial unions will get discounted accounting software as Xero deepens ties with New Zealand Rugby beyond branding.
Viewers will get free-to-air channels via broadband or Wi-Fi on compatible TVs, reducing reliance on aerials and separate apps.
Remote residents in Golden Bay face repeated blackouts because the government says it cannot compel operators to add backup telecoms links.
Hybrid work is leaving many New Zealand offices underused, with businesses risking about NZD $270,000 a year from poor space planning.
Technology leaders say the country risks falling further behind as AI adoption, cyber threats and rising costs outpace progress.
The repeat regional honour may help Umbrellar strengthen ties with global vendors as cloud and AI demand intensifies across Asia-Pacific.
Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
Households could be losing hundreds of millions in interest as bonus savings rates vanish when monthly conditions are missed.
