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Improvised method gets worker killed
Construction

Improvised method gets worker killed

Auckland construction boss Grouting Services has been fined after an improvised beam removal method left a 21-year-old worker dead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Final piece of Commercial Bay opens
Sustainability

Final piece of Commercial Bay opens

More than 1,500 workers and shoppers will flow into Commercial Bay each day as Deloitte moves into its new waterfront offices.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Auckland light rail: what went wrong?
Auckland Transport

Auckland light rail: what went wrong?

Residents along Dominion Rd face years more bus congestion after Auckland’s light rail plan was scrapped following successive government missteps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Worker rescued from trench collapse
Risk & Compliance

Worker rescued from trench collapse

Worksafe has fined R&L Drainage NZD $275,000 after a worker was nearly buried alive in a Te Kuiti trench collapse.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students
EduTech

Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students

Ppersonal finance website Banked debuts a free, comprehensive guide to help students effectively manage finances during their transition to tertiary education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations
Microsoft

Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations

Despite economic upheaval, Microsoft New Zealand sees a robust 11.48% rise in revenue, solid growth in assets, and an impressive equity surge, indicating strong financial performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Oracle New Zealand posts remarkable turnaround in 2023 financial results
Oracle

Oracle New Zealand posts remarkable turnaround in 2023 financial results

In a significant reversal, Oracle New Zealand recorded a NZ$7.64m net profit in 2023, bouncing back from a NZ$7.5m loss in 2022, despite a marginal dip in revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
eCommerce

Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023

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Copyright Licensing NZ tackles AI's effect on creative rights
EduTech

Copyright Licensing NZ tackles AI's effect on creative rights

Copyright Licensing New Zealand highlights the urgent need for policy changes to protect creators' rights in the age of AI.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Mad Mex boosts sales with pioneering real-time data campaign
Mad Mex

Mad Mex boosts sales with pioneering real-time data campaign

Mad Mex's first-of-its-kind campaign, facilitated by Vistar Media and Hearts and Science in Australia and New Zealand, used near real-time store data to effectively boost footfall and sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable

BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Firewalls

How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
AI & remote work transform contact centre industry
Artificial Intelligence

AI & remote work transform contact centre industry

Contact centres across ANZ are experiencing a significant shift to remote working and AI integration, enhancing customer service delivery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Space

One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage

One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Hybrid & Remote Work

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023

Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

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