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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Gaming

Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent
Fintech

Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent

New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise
Unified Communications

New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award
Mobile data

One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award

One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal
Unified Communications

Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal

Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands
Digital Transformation

TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands

TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ
Physical Security

Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ

Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Keith Andrews Trucks streamlines onboarding with Nintex automation
Digital Transformation

Keith Andrews Trucks streamlines onboarding with Nintex automation

Keith Andrews Trucks has adopted Nintex automation to streamline onboarding, training, and health and safety reporting across New Zealand operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Unified Communications

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network
Unified Communications

One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network

One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure

Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
Smart Grids

Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future

The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning
Generative AI

New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning

Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
Data Loss Prevention

New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email

New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
Power / Energy

Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025