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Broad range of local government awards finalists
Chorus

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Unified Communications

Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office

Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response
Sustainability

Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response

Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale
Air New Zealand

Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale

Christchurch investors are being offered a rare premium office asset with 92 per cent occupancy and annual net income of NZD $3.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Major milestones for Air New Zealand's mobile app
Cloud Services

Major milestones for Air New Zealand's mobile app

Air New Zealand's mobile app reaches 1 million downloads, enhancing check-in, booking management, and flight tracking experiences for customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards
Netsafe

Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards

New Zealand's information security professionals turned out in force for last week's iSANZ Awards - and we've got the photos to prove it.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Robotics

Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators

Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Kiwi InfoSec industry celebrate success at iSANZ Awards
Network Infrastructure

Kiwi InfoSec industry celebrate success at iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's InfoSec celebrated its successes at last night's iSANZ Awards in Wellington, with PwC, Air New Zealand and NetSafe among the winners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards
Cybersecurity

Finalists line up in New Zealand iSanz information security awards

Kiwi companies big and small are in the running for New Zealand's top infosec awards. And the iSanz finalists are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Air New Zealand

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Air NZ 'pioneers' gate-to-gate Bluetooth for passengers
Bluetooth

Air NZ 'pioneers' gate-to-gate Bluetooth for passengers

As of July 21 last week, Air New Zealand customers can now use Bluetooth devices 'gate to gate' on all its domestic and international flights.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
New partnership boosts international study opportunities
Auckland University

New partnership boosts international study opportunities

Auckland University has signed up to a US study abroad movement, in an effort to have 25% of students graduate with overseas experience by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Global Stories

Air New Zealand stories

Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation

I'm still trying to figure out what is stopping girls from reaching technology because I love technology, it's a creative process.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot
Unified Communications

Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot

Air New Zealand introduces chatbot, Oscar, to provide personalised assistance and move away from traditional FAQ sections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network
Unified Communications

Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network

Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung

'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Air New Zealand's latest innovation is all about robots
Customer Relationship Management

Air New Zealand's latest innovation is all about robots

Air New Zealand is using robotic technology from Invert Robotics to remotely inspect its fleet of aircraft, ensuring safety for employees and customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016