The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.
What to know about Biometrics
Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.
Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.
Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.
Kiwi Biometrics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade
Immigration NZ has paused its $336 million upgrade after Cabinet was told its savings forecast was overstated by NZD $134 million.
EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range
NZ consumers can avoid monthly cloud fees as the expanded line-up is sold through Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming nationwide.
PMT Security opens Auckland office as NZ push grows
The Australian security integrator is deepening its New Zealand push with local hiring after securing a major national retailer rollout and other work.
NEC New Zealand loss widens as revenue falls to NZD $13m
Revenue fell sharply and a NZD $1.318 million property impairment deepened NEC New Zealand's annual loss to NZD $3.7 million.
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Businesses in New Zealand can now verify wallet-held IDs on one integration, with age checks possible without revealing full identity.
From biometrics to zero trust secures physical-digital divide
Organisations are pairing biometrics with layered access controls as cyber and physical threats converge inside data centres and other sensitive facilities.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Biometrics
EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range
Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Reviews
Expert Columns
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Biometrics News
Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.
Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes
New government guidance warns mega data centres are now critical infrastructure, with a single breach risking banking, logistics and communications.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.
Authsignal unveils palm biometrics terminal for secure ID
Authsignal has launched its innovative Palm Biometrics Identity Experience Terminal, integrating palm biometrics with mobile driver's licenses for secure identity verification.
Why we need to talk about facial recognition
Retail use of facial recognition is raising privacy concerns as New Zealand weighs whether its laws can keep pace with AI.
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.
Greater access regulation to become a new normal
Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.
Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity
Digital identity could soon make everyday transactions easier for New Zealanders, as privacy and security concerns grow around online services.
Luxembourg tests future of airport security
The trial could cut airport queues and intrusive checks by routing passengers into risk-based screening levels using behaviour and booking data.
Security specialist expands to safeguard local facilities
Demand for crash-rated barriers and bollards is rising as facility managers in New Zealand seek stronger protection against hostile vehicle attacks.
Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.
Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies
The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.
An answer to security and transit theft issues
Growing theft and data risks are pushing logistics hubs to adopt 24/7 access controls that curb tailgating without fortress-like barriers.
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.
Visa to buy BioCatch in USD $2.4 billion cash deal
The deal would bolster Visa's push into fraud prevention as banks battle account takeovers, scams and money mule activity.
Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security
The shift could leave sites exposed unless firms match cyber defences with repeated identity checks at doors and restricted rooms.
Daon wins patent for real-time AI agent authorisation
Banks and insurers could soon grant AI agents narrower, time-limited access to sensitive systems under Daon's new patent.
1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.