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Could Bitcoin collapse?

Bitcoin's slump has revived fears over whether investors could flee to the point that even the biggest cryptocurrency loses all value.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Yesterday

Smart Home

Master Builders names Top 100 homes for 2026 awards

More than 250 New Zealand builds are vying for national honours as judges narrow the field to 100 homes and assess workmanship, design and liveability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Adyen New Zealand lifts fourfold rise in net profit

Stronger finance income and a shift to positive operating cash flow helped the payments firm lift annual net profit to NZD $1.52 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Taxation

Westcon Group NZ lifts profit despite revenue drop

Lower purchasing costs and stronger finance income lifted Westcon Group NZ's annual profit to NZD $9.8 million, even as sales slipped.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

IT Industry

Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip

Lower operating costs and foreign exchange gains helped offset softer sales, leaving net profit up to NZD $2.34 million as assets grew.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Risk & Compliance

New Zealand personal loan delinquencies hit three-year high

Unsecured borrowers in New Zealand are under mounting strain as Experian flags a rise in personal loan arrears to a three-year peak.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

5G & Beyond

Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand

Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Space

Rocket Lab to acquire satellite firm Iridium

The move would give Rocket Lab a recurring revenue stream and a global satellite network, as shares jumped nearly 16 percent.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

IT Industry

Dicker Data NZ profit rises despite modest revenue growth

Lower operating costs and reduced finance expenses helped lift Dicker Data NZ's profit to NZD $8.5 million, despite only modest revenue growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks

The return of highly significant incidents has renewed pressure on New Zealand organisations to tighten defences after losses jumped to NZD $5.6 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Enterprise Resource Planning

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline

Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026