New Zealand (NZ) stories
Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand
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Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.
Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
Last week
New Zealand risks long-term water and power strain from AI data centres unless regulators toughen scrutiny of their resource footprint.
Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact
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Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push
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Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
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Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
Shark Beauty’s LED CryoGlow mask set for ANZ launch
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Shark Beauty’s award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.
Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push
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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model
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Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers
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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
Experian brings in-platform data quality tools to Snowflake
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Experian integrates Aperture Data Studio with Snowflake AI Data Cloud to run in-platform data quality, governance and compliance workflows.
Datapay & ELMO syncs HR & payroll for NZ employers
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Datapay links with ELMO in New Zealand to sync HR and payroll data, targeting employers with complex compliance and governance needs.
Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Cloudera rides hybrid AI surge with strong FY26 gains
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Cloudera posts surging FY26 growth as enterprises embrace governed hybrid AI, fuelling expansion, fresh hires and multi-cloud innovation.
Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets
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Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.
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Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars
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Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.
Optimistic trans-Tasman SMEs face widening service gap
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Trans-Tasman small firms are upbeat and boosting tech and marketing, yet consumers report patchy service and missing digital basics.
NetSuite unveils AI finance tools & low-code integration
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NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.
Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs
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Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne
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Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.
Stress rising for New Zealand’s small business owners
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Stress is surging for New Zealand’s small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.