New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 5
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What’s new
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Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
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Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.
Australia’s property rules may push global capital to NZ
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Australia’s ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
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Genesis Energy will implement Workday’s cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.
Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders
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Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.
Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend
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All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
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New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.
Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork
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Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.
BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
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BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support
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Westcon-Comstor New Zealand and Juniper Networks will donate 1% of Juniper Mist sales to Starship Children’s Hospital, supporting critical child healthcare.
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
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Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.
Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector
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Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to help telecom providers in Australia and New Zealand advance AI integration across networks for improved efficiency and innovation.
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
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New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.
SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
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Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.
Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
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Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.
Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features
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Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.