The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.
What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
Kiwi Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tararua braces for an 'intense' El Niño season
Water restrictions are likely to come in earlier than usual as scientists warn the district faces one of the strongest El Niño events in recent history.
Inside A Fonterra Division's Data Overhaul: From Basement Servers to AI-Powered Insights
Engineering time freed from basement server upkeep as the division's new Databricks platform delivers faster market insights and AI analysis.
Council boss apologises over Westport flood funding 'miscommunication'
Westport residents are set to share NZD $1.8 million in flood protection funds after the regional council admitted the split was badly communicated.
Wellington contractors honoured for airport & wharf work
Projects at Wellington Airport and Seaview Wharf were recognised for keeping flights and fuel deliveries moving during complex live-site construction.
Guardian Flame launches dating app with biometric checks
Stricter identity checks and behavioural risk scores aim to cut scams, bots and harassment as the Palmerston North app takes on bigger rivals.
Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
Airlines need earlier, more reliable updates to plan around late deliveries and repairs as supply chain failures cost at least USD $11 billion.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
CloudBolt launches free cloud platform for 100 resources
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Featured News
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
Reducing cyber risk is still hard: Why CTEM stalls at action
Security teams are still struggling to turn vulnerability alerts into fixes, leaving companies exposed for months when IT and operations must act separately.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption
Small firms risk falling behind unless they adopt AI for practical gains, as SMEC AI says many are still confused by the technology.
'Smart people changing': How humans and agentic AI co-exist
Governance fears and skills gaps are pushing businesses to deploy agentic AI in secure systems while protecting staff from disruption.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Expert Columns
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
6 Industries that need address verification
Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
When crisis communications create a second workplace crisis
Collective cyber defence will be won or lost in how we act together
The importance of data enrichment in financial services
Machine vs. machine: The new reality of cybersecurity in ANZ
Unlocking potential: How expanding leadership pathways for women strengthens cybersecurity
The AI metric that matters isn't token cost
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Squirrel, Master Builders launch turnkey housing funding
Eligible builders could free up cash for the next site, as the partnership funds pre-sold turnkey homes without requiring upfront equity.
New Zealand Master Builders report resilient pipelines
Homeowners and builders are still coping with cost and consenting pressures, but most recent projects avoided major disruption.
Heat on senior staff as councillors pick apart landslide failures
Council chiefs faced intense scrutiny after a review said six deaths in the Mount Maunganui landslide were preventable, with inquiries still under way.
Civil Defence group writes to Minister over rates cap concerns
Emergency response funding could be squeezed under planned rates caps, prompting Southland Civil Defence to seek an exemption from the Minister.
Company-X launches testbed for roading verification records
The platform could help roading teams spot defects sooner by turning scattered verification records into searchable, location-based evidence.
When crisis communications create a second workplace crisis
Poor communication can deepen the fallout from a workplace incident, leaving employees, families and regulators without timely, accurate updates.
New Zealand firms struggle to scale AI across business
Despite near-universal uptake, just 4% of New Zealand organisations say AI has transformed core operations, Datacom's survey shows.
Sony New Zealand profit falls as revenue slips to NZD $53m
Weaker sales and a higher tax charge halved Sony New Zealand's annual profit as operating cash flow also dropped sharply.
Mount Maunganui slip: Full reopening of facilities could cost up to $38m
Restoring full access to the Mount Maunganui base could require up to GBP £38 million in slope works, a risk assessment says.
Price calls for Launch New Zealand to lure global R&D
Weak R&D growth has prompted calls for New Zealand to court overseas firms at the product-launch stage and lift investment.
Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Licenced firearms owners will deal with a regulator independent of police and ministers when the new agency opens in 2026.
Champion Flour Milling finance chief on disruption
A silo collapse and grain-price shocks have turned finance into a frontline role at Champion Flour Milling, driving supply and loss recovery.
You can't manage what you haven't measured: the execution test for water reform starts now
Households could face higher bills unless new water entities lift delivery from councils' 60 to 80 per cent record and prove their costs.
Exclusive: Are patchy gov responses to climate change enough?
Climate risks are already costing New Zealand billions a year as the government faces renewed criticism for its patchy adaptation plan.
MSP buyers focus on margins as AI reshapes M&A market
Private equity buyers are valuing managed service providers on recurring revenue and gross margins as AI uncertainty slows technology dealmaking.
Inde appoints Nish Sudhakaran as AI & data director
The hire bolsters Inde's push into AI and data services as New Zealand firms grapple with governance and security before deployment.
Architecture doesn't need AI to transform it; it needs AI to make it calmer
Routine design admin is where AI is already easing pressure on architects, leaving more time for judgement, care and client work.
Workday joins New Zealand government digital marketplace
Eligible New Zealand agencies can now buy Workday software through a pre-vetted channel, potentially speeding procurement and reducing risk.
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ
New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.
New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises
Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.
Job Moves
Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Inde appoints Nish Sudhakaran as AI & data director
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive
Payments NZ appoints Michael Ahie as Chair of Board
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier
DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
