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EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
Software-as-a-Service

EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime

Retail crime software used by more than six million workers has put Auror in contention for one of New Zealand's top tech prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Auror named Vendor of the Year at NZ Fraud Awards
Surveillance

Auror named Vendor of the Year at NZ Fraud Awards

Auror has been crowned Vendor of the Year at the New Zealand Fraud Awards, capping a run of retail crime prevention honours abroad.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation
Surveillance

Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation

A security expert says NZ's retail crime 'wave' is overstated, blaming inflation and new reporting systems rather than a crime explosion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand
Enterprise Resource Planning

Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand

Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions

Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

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Auror stories

Texas retailers hit harder by organised crime, Auror says
Data sharing

Texas retailers hit harder by organised crime, Auror says

A small group of repeat offenders is driving most retail crime in Texas, with violence and weapons featured in one in eight incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Auror rolls out retail crime platform across London
Data sharing

Auror rolls out retail crime platform across London

Police and retailers say the system is helping them target repeat offenders, with London pilots linked to more arrests, charges and convictions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Retailers link one million repeat offenders in Auror network
Data sharing

Retailers link one million repeat offenders in Auror network

Cross-store intelligence is helping police and retailers identify violent repeat thieves, with US chains driving most of the network's links.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft
Surveillance

M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft

Retail staff are feeling safer after shared police reporting cut violence and helped spot repeat offenders behind a rise in shop theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Auror named LPRC's most engaged partner on retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror named LPRC's most engaged partner on retail crime

Recognition from the Loss Prevention Research Council underscores retailers' push to target repeat offenders behind much of the US's organised theft.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Auror launches facial recognition tool in UK stores
Data Protection

Auror launches facial recognition tool in UK stores

Retailers can now flag repeat violent offenders before incidents escalate, as Auror's UK rollout deepens privacy concerns over facial recognition in shops.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
This generation isn't growing up at local shopping centres like we did, technology can change that
Data sharing

This generation isn't growing up at local shopping centres like we did, technology can change that

Repeat offenders are driving most violence at Australian shopping centres, prompting calls for technology and police partnerships to protect families and staff.

By Brett Farley • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards
Risk & Compliance

Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards

Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026