Australian CIOs blamed when AI agents make mistakes
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PortConnect links New Zealand port data to CargoWise
Freight forwarders in New Zealand can now see container-level port events inside CargoWise, improving visibility and helping to cut demurrage delays.
Wise launches multi-currency interest in New Zealand
The new product lets customers earn daily returns on NZD, USD and euro balances without locking money away, in a market dominated by term deposits.
Study backs wider glucose monitors for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes on intensive insulin therapy could gain months of life and cut later healthcare costs if wider monitoring is funded.
Xero survey: AI reshapes NZ accounting firms, not jobs
Most New Zealand accounting firms expect AI to reshape workloads and lift advisory services, with 94% saying it will not cut jobs next year.
Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.
New Zealand drivers favour buttons over touchscreens
Most New Zealand drivers say physical controls are safer to use on the move, as 93% with touchscreens reported distraction at the wheel.
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Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
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Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
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