First Table raises NZD $12 million for global growth
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Kiwi stories
Lodestone Energy weighs IPO for NZ solar expansion
Potential investors are being sounded out as the solar developer gauges support for a share sale to fund more farms and customers.
Cybersecurity experts raise alarm after back-to-back data breaches
Schools and payroll users face heightened phishing and identity-theft risks after breaches exposed sensitive data at multiple firms.
Motueka kiwifruit growers boost automation amid labour woes
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
Apple debuts $3,400 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
Shares slipped as Apple bet its first foldable iPhone on productivity buyers, pricing the passport-sized Duo at USD $1,999.
EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners
Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.
New Zealand spy agency releases wartime & communist files
Historical scrutiny of wartime suspects and the Communist Party has widened, as declassified files expose how New Zealand tracked perceived threats for decades.
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Editor Interviews
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AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
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Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
Catapult uses AI agents to speed up support worldwide
Support response times have fallen as the sports technology company lets AI triage routine queries for teams across 139 countries.
Rithum launches home app for remote heating control
The rollout gives homeowners remote access to heating, cooling and hot water, while keeping schedules running locally during internet outages.
Google Cloud launches AI coding plugin for developers
The new bundle lets AI coding assistants handle Google Cloud setup and commands with fewer custom integrations, while adding guardrails.
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Jake MacAndrew
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
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Mike Bishara
Features Editor
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Sean Mitchell
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.
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The accolade could help Google win larger corporate contracts as businesses judge enterprise AI assistants on governance, integration and costs.
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AI-driven service delivery and stronger client results helped TP secure Frost & Sullivan's top Asia-Pacific customer experience honour.
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