New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 1
Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training
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Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
Farmlands FLEX to deliver solar microgrids for rural sector
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Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch Farmlands FLEX, offering solar microgrids to cut costs and boost energy independence for NZ farms.
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
Fujifilm unveils X half camera inspired by vintage design
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Fujifilm launches X half, a compact digital camera blending vintage half-frame design with modern features.
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
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New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
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MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
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Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
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LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.
NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans
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NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
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Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
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AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
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Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.
Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
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Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.
Adobe launches Real-Time CDP Collaboration in Australia, NZ
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Adobe has launched its Real-Time CDP Collaboration platform in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with major publishers to enhance data-driven advertising securely.
Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ
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Netpoleon teams up with XM Cyber to offer Continuous Threat Exposure Management solutions in Australia and New Zealand from 28 May 2025.
Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
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Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners
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NZ's Muttley’s Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.
Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
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Z Energy has launched Z Rewards, a loyalty programme offering points on fuel, food and EV charging, redeemable for in-store treats via the Z App.