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Uber shifted NZD $200m offshore, report claims tax loss

Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

eLearning

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Cartech

Carving out a road to more sustainable practices for the eCommerce, transport and logistics industries

A global transport and logistics firm aims for carbon-neutral operations by 2040, introducing EVs and AI tech to reduce emissions amid rising eCommerce demand.

By James Andrew Edgeworth • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Voyage marks decade of growth with focus on AI & culture

Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Unified Communications

New Shure audio conferencing kit merges premium performance with seamless setup

Shure launches the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, delivering premium, plug-and-play audio for seamless video meetings in small to medium rooms.

By Duncan Henderson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch

New Zealand's 2degrees speeds up its wholesale MVNO growth after switching to Totogi's cloud-native SaaS charging platform, enhancing agility and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools

Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Ransomware

Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud

Visa launches a Security Roadmap in New Zealand to tackle rising AI-driven payment fraud, offering new tools and support for small businesses amid NZD $194m losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Recruitment

Green List update: ten skilled trades added to Work to Residence pathway

More trades workers will qualify for residence in New Zealand, with 10 occupations added to the Green List from 18 August 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

IT Budget

Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024

Ingram Micro New Zealand's net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Digital Transformation

Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids

Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Agricultural Technology

Onside launches digital platform to boost agri supply safety

Onside has launched PCBU Enterprise, a digital platform designed to enhance safety coordination across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Human Capital Management

Business spending grows in 2024, while smart controls keep costs stable

Business spending on travel and expenses in Australia and New Zealand rose 14% in 2024, while smart controls kept costs stable despite increased activity.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Gaming

MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards

The Government will create eight Industry Skills Boards, allocating creative and IT sectors like game development and AI to ISBs, not NZQA as initially planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025