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Roundup may be put to the test again

A court ruling on whether New Zealand’s pesticide regulator must reassess glyphosate could force a costly new review of Roundup’s safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services

Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand

New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Software Updates

OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability

OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Local Government

National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay

New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth

Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett as Country Manager, signalling renewed focus on governance, staff growth and key IT services in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Software-as-a-Service

Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus

Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.

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

Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Fintech

RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs

RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

JB Hi-Fi

Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand

Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Storage

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Data Protection

“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands

Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ

Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Government Communications Security Bureau

New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland

The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ

Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025