Auckland stories
Wealthy overseas arrivals are pushing premium rentals higher, with Auckland demand more than six times up in May amid Golden Visa interest.
A central challenge for New Zealand tech firms is finding the right investors and partners, organisers say, as 3,000 attend.
Businesses in New Zealand want better productivity and AI support, and HP has named a veteran executive to help meet that demand.
More than 1,100 security professionals saw live access requests approved in real time as Gallagher showcased its software in New Zealand.
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Earthquake, flood and weather exposure are making cover pricier and harder to secure for longer New Zealand builds, Aon said.
Buyers can now find New Zealand homes by image details such as weatherboard exteriors or pools, after realestate.co.nz added AI search.
The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.
Growing concerns over data sovereignty and AI governance are likely to shape more technology spending in New Zealand as Spectrum bolsters its sales push.
Higher buy now, pay later income lifted Afterpay NZ's annual profit to NZD $3.5 million, despite a sharp rise in credit losses.
The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.
Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.
The certification could help Spectrum win government and enterprise contracts, after it cut the usual ISO 27001 timetable and costs sharply.
More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.
Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
The software maker's new framework is aimed at helping customers face tougher emissions reporting while cutting its own footprint by 2030.
Working capital has been freed up at ETEL, with automated cloud planning replacing spreadsheets and trimming stock across sites.
The recognition may help Lancom Technology attract and retain staff as tech employers compete harder for skilled workers in a tight labour market.
Attendance will be free as ITCON 2026 seeks to help firms tackle rising complexity, security gaps and brittle systems.
AI fears have not dented demand for coders, with Australia's software and applications programmer workforce reaching a record 216,000.