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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 • 3 days ago

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

Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand

Consumers in New Zealand are being offered a new premium payments package as banks face tougher scrutiny over rewards and overseas spending costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

HP NZ books higher FY2025 earnings, stronger cash position

Stronger operating cash flow and a firmer balance sheet helped Hewlett-Packard New Zealand lift annual profit to NZD $5.1 million in FY2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Supply Chain

Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows

Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Fintech

Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees

Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

NZD

Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers

The falling New Zealand dollar is pushing up holiday costs in Europe and the US, while travel to Asia becomes more affordable for Kiwi travellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Crypto

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand's first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Capital Management

Westcon reports revenue growth amidst profit decline in FY2025

Westcon's FY2025 revenue rose to NZD $818.7m, but net profit fell 24% to NZD $4.8m amid higher costs and lower software sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Crypto

Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event

Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Notebook

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market

IDC New Zealand outlines the current state of play for the New Zealand PC market - and where the bright spots can be found in a declining market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts

The New Zealand dollar jumped almost one US cent overnight after US retail sales missed expectations, raising concern about slowing growth in the worl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015

Global Stories

New Zealand Dollar stories

NZD

GoPro opens Mission 1 pre-orders in Australia & NZ

Australian and New Zealand buyers can now pre-order GoPro's cinema-style MISSION 1 range, priced from AUD $949.95 ahead of retail sales on 29 May.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep

Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last month

Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Cartech

Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

By Michael McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025