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eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
Fintech

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI-4U offers barrier-free mental health support for workers
Artificial Intelligence

AI-4U offers barrier-free mental health support for workers

WellbeingSolutions' AI-4U offers SMS-based mental health support to help UK, NZ, and Australian firms meet new 2025 psychosocial risk regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
Customer Experience

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service

New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Publicly funded wearable glucose monitors in New Zealand are set to prevent thousands of diabetes complications, saving NZD $53,000 daily in healthcare costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability
Customer Experience

HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability

HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Westcon-Comstor gains exclusive rights to Fortanix in New Zealand
Data Protection

Westcon-Comstor gains exclusive rights to Fortanix in New Zealand

Westcon-Comstor has secured exclusive rights to distribute Fortanix's security solutions in New Zealand, enhancing data protection for enterprises amid digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears
Human Capital Management

Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears

Cannabis now accounts for 71.1 percent of positive workplace drug tests, prompting New Zealand employers to tighten safety policies ahead of summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0
Climate change

Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0

Climate talks ended with only incremental gains, as countries again failed to agree a roadmap away from fossil fuels at COP30.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Not great news for the anti fluoride brigade
University of Otago

Not great news for the anti fluoride brigade

A long-term US study finds recommended fluoride levels in drinking water do not harm cognition and may slightly improve school test scores.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Data Protection

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion
Customer Experience

Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion

Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Vessev launches VS-9 Skye electric hydrofoiling leisure boat
Travel

Vessev launches VS-9 Skye electric hydrofoiling leisure boat

Vessev unveils the VS-9 Skye, an electric hydrofoiling boat offering speeds up to 30 knots and seating for ten, enhancing leisure boating with eco tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Logitech & ghd unveil personalised tech gifts for NZ holidays
Gaming

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
NZM rolls out digital traceability for certified ZQ wool supply
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 & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand
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
AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year
Data sovereignty

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
How NZ workers can double holiday breaks with 2026 leave hacks
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
MyRepsoft unveils AI platform to automate financial data entry
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
SiloSure feed monitoring aims to boost NZ farm efficiency, safety
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