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Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders

Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Shopping

Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending

Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Network Infrastructure

Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant

Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Network Infrastructure

Dicker Data expands Juniper Networks partnership to New Zealand

Providing access to artificial intelligence-driven network solutions, Dicker Data has extended its partnership with Juniper Networks into New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

EduTech

N4L's commitment to secure digital schooling featured in 2023 report

Network for Learning's 2023 Annual Report highlights the unwavering commitment to secure digital education provision for NZ schools.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape

'CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape, the only New Zealand firm to achieve this distinction.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

DevOps

Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand

New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 22 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

AI Agents

AvePoint partners with Microsoft to expand New Zealand data residency offerings

AvePoint joins hands with Microsoft to bolster New Zealand's data residency solutions, simplifying Copilot adoption for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Public Sector

Local infrastructure funding model ‘unsustainable’

Councils face double-digit rate rises as New Zealand’s infrastructure backlog deepens, with leaders warning the current funding model is unsustainable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Crypto

Kiwi crypto investors trade NZD $4.6 billion in first year on Binance

Kiwi crypto investors traded NZD $4.6bn in digital assets in the first year on Binance New Zealand, the largest local exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Property Market

Housing market activity picks up ahead of summer

Sales and new listings jumped in November, with REINZ saying the housing market is showing signs of renewed confidence ahead of Christmas.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 17th Dec 2023

Risk & Compliance

‘Not the place for childcare’: forklift hits five-year-old

A boy suffered serious injuries after wandering into the path of an underage forklift driver at an orchard that was fined NZD $7,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Dec 2023

Smart Cities

Making sites safer with AI camera technology

Funding will help roll out mobile AI cameras that flag roadworks risks in real time, aiming to cut danger for workers and drivers.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Biometrics

Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection

Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023