New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 8
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.
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
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A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
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AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
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Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.
If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
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Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
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DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
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LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.
Arlo adds AI-powered audio alerts to Secure Plus in ANZ
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Arlo Technologies launches Advanced Audio Detection for its Secure Plus service in Australia and New Zealand, providing AI-powered alerts for critical home sounds.
Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
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Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.
NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
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A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
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OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
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Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.
Defending the Cloud from the Edge
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As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.
Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
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Synology unveiled advanced data management and cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, focusing on partnerships and tech growth in Australia and New Zealand.
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
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Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
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Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
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Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Why New Zealand financial services providers must modernise their operations in FY2026
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New Zealand financial firms must modernise outdated systems in FY2026 to meet rising customer demands and avoid losing market share.
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.