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Logitech & ghd unveil personalised tech gifts for NZ holidays

Logitech and ghd launch personalised tech and beauty gifts in New Zealand, from portable speakers to advanced hair stylers, ideal for the holiday season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Supply Chain

NZM rolls out digital traceability for certified ZQ wool supply

New Zealand Merino launches digital traceability for all ZQ and ZQRX certified wool, using TextileGenesis tech to verify farm-to-product data for brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Samsung

Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand

Samsung and Sky launch 4K UHD sports streaming in New Zealand, debuting with the Ashes cricket series on Sky Sport Now, enhancing clarity for fans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Data Privacy

AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year

A free AI training programme across regional New Zealand helps not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 annually, boosting efficiency and staff confidence.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

ANZAC Day

How NZ workers can double holiday breaks with 2026 leave hacks

In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Data Analytics

MyRepsoft unveils AI platform to automate financial data entry

Auckland's MyRepsoft has launched an AI platform that automates financial data entry, cutting labour costs and boosting efficiency by 85% for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Supply Chain

SiloSure feed monitoring aims to boost NZ farm efficiency, safety

GrainSure and Nutrinza launch SiloSure, a solar-powered feed-silo monitoring system to boost safety and efficiency on New Zealand farms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Drones

AI & data sharing unite NZ power firms to boost grid resilience

Four major New Zealand power firms unite with Google X's Tapestry project to use AI for smarter grid inspections, boosting resilience for 510,000 customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Samsung digitises B2B partner management with Engage IQ portal

Samsung and Engage IQ have launched a digital B2B Connect Partner Portal in New Zealand to streamline deal management and boost channel partner collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Agricultural Technology

Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus

Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Clean technologies

New Zealand motorists face new road user charges & compliance tests

By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand jobs rise but wages & hours fall amid caution

New Zealand jobs rose 4.5% over the year, yet wages slipped and hours fell, as workers juggle multiple roles amid ongoing employer caution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Microsoft

Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity

Microsoft New Zealand's Dan Walker will skydive from Auckland Sky Tower to raise funds for youth programmes by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Privacy

Heidi AI scribe to ease paperwork in all emergency departments

Health New Zealand is rolling out Heidi, an AI scribe, in all public emergency departments to slash admin time and boost patient care after a record winter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand cyber defence firm wins top award amid daily attacks

New Zealand's cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates

A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025