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New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Motorola Solutions

Trial aims to boost cross-border emergency communications

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions' Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Mental Health

NZ businesses urged to bridge gap in mental health support

Despite rising awareness, 73% of New Zealand businesses lack mental health days and 57% plan no new support, reveals Peninsula Group's global survey.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Cybersecurity

Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Small Business

Australian small businesses face sharp rise in mental health absences

Australian small businesses see the sharpest rise globally in mental health absences, with 33% reporting increased staff sick leave in the past year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Crypto

Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region's digital asset market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value

Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Social enterprise

CommBank grants up to AUD $200,000 to support First Nations wellbeing

CommBank awards up to AUD $200,000 to First Nations-led groups, supporting initiatives against financial abuse and boosting community wellbeing in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

SOTI launches device tracking to boost Aussie retail service

SOTI launches device tracking to help Australian retailers improve customer service by boosting device reliability and reducing operational downtime.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Data Protection

New APRA regulations raise the stakes on data governance and security in financial services

APRA's new rules make boards in Australia's financial sector directly accountable for robust data governance and cyber risk management amid rising threats.

By Mathew Gomizel • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Power / Energy

IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Australians struggle with tax filing as AI tools offer new hope

New Adobe research reveals most Australians find tax filing tough, but growing use of AI tools like Acrobat AI Assistant offers fresh hope and support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Super funds urged to boost digital engagement amid loyalty slump

A study urges Australian super funds to boost digital engagement and personalisation to tackle low member loyalty and shifting consumer expectations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian digital gift card sales surge to AUD $10.9 billion

Australian digital gift card sales hit AUD $10.9 billion, with the overall market set to reach AUD $16.8 billion by 2028, led by personalisation and B2B growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025