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Kiwi Stories

Gen Z stories

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
EduTech

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work

Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Digital Transformation

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
Customer Experience

Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers

LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Artificial Intelligence

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Unlocking Retail Growth: The WhatsApp Customer Service Revolution
Encryption

Unlocking Retail Growth: The WhatsApp Customer Service Revolution

eCommerce retailers are boosting loyalty and revenue by using WhatsApp's 3 billion-user reach for faster, efficient, and personalised customer service.

By Dvir Hoffman • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Malware

It's the end of passwords as we know it

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

By Robert Vinokurov • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short
Digital Transformation

Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short

A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
Digital Transformation

YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia

YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce's share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
Instagram

Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands

Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Fintech

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
Customer Experience

More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps

Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
Digital Transformation

AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist

Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025