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New Zealand leads Five Eyes on government email security
Email Security

New Zealand leads Five Eyes on government email security

Encrypted delivery of official emails is now more widespread in New Zealand, after 55% of core government domains began enforcing MTA-STS.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest
Smart Home

98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest

Researchers disclosed 98 flaws across phones, printers and AI tools, underscoring how quickly the attack surface is widening for businesses.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 4 days ago
The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Supply Chain

The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity

Hidden inefficiencies are forcing firms to spend more time reconciling data, and to absorb higher transport and inventory costs across supply chains.

By Daniel Kohut • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Inde Technology appoints Marie Tamplin as Sales Chief
Artificial Intelligence

Inde Technology appoints Marie Tamplin as Sales Chief

The hire is aimed at sharpening client conversations on data, AI and cybersecurity as the Auckland firm expands across New Zealand and Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago
MYOB launches Iris AI layer for small business software
Data Analytics

MYOB launches Iris AI layer for small business software

The embedded tool aims to help small firms cut routine admin and surface business insights without leaving MYOB's existing software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Cohesity appoints Matthew Johnston to lead APJ partner sales
Data Protection

Cohesity appoints Matthew Johnston to lead APJ partner sales

The hire underscores Cohesity's push to deepen its channel reach across APJ as customers demand stronger cyber resilience and data security.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
FedEx sets holiday shipping deadlines for Australasia
eCommerce

FedEx sets holiday shipping deadlines for Australasia

Customers in Australia and New Zealand can avoid Christmas delays by using FedEx's 2026 cut-off dates for domestic, trans-Tasman and overseas parcels.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Inde promotes Naveed Khan to Technical Director role
Private Cloud

Inde promotes Naveed Khan to Technical Director role

The internal promotion is designed to give clients continuity as the company pushes beyond simple cloud migration towards broader modernisation.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%

Rising demand from smaller firms has pushed more than 1,000 part-time senior executives into New Zealand businesses, with AI roles growing fast.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 4 days ago
MYOB launches Assist app for New Zealand small businesses
Risk & Compliance

MYOB launches Assist app for New Zealand small businesses

Small businesses in New Zealand will lose access to two older mobile tools on 23 November as MYOB folds their functions into one app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand risks losing AIP billions without banking
Immigration New Zealand

New Zealand risks losing AIP billions without banking

Without stronger private banking, New Zealand may fail to keep NZD $2.72 billion already committed under its investor visa scheme in the country.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Enlighten Designs named OpenAI Select Partner in NZ
Data Analytics

Enlighten Designs named OpenAI Select Partner in NZ

The Hamilton software firm gains access to OpenAI support as it helps clients move AI projects from pilots into everyday use.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Piha domain to reopen for summer despite council recommendations
Auckland Council

Piha domain to reopen for summer despite council recommendations

The move secures jobs and keeps a key Piha business open, even as council staff warn flooding could make the site unsafe in future.

By Ross McNaughton • 4 min read • Last week
Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands
Broadband

Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands

The latest disruption left 750 homes and businesses unable to take electronic payments, deepening pain for Bay of Islands operators after a slow winter.

By Peter de Graaf • 4 min read • Last week
How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag
Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Last week
'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae
Energy efficient

'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae

Ōwae Marae's bills jumped from $400 to $2,000 a month after upgrades, exposing pricing that experts say penalises occasional users.

By Pokere Paewai • 6 min read • Last week
30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first Tiaki Wai water bill
Commerce Commission

30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first Tiaki Wai water bill

More than a fifth of Wellington region accounts are in arrears, adding pressure on Tiaki Wai as second bills go out next month.

By Ellen O'Dwyer • 5 min read • Last week
Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk
Risk & Compliance

Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk

Despite council warnings of a high flood hazard, Piha Campground has been cleared to stay open this summer after a unanimous local board vote.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Last week