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Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize

The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Robotics

Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand

New Zealand shoppers will get faster online order collection as IKEA’s Sylvia Park store adopts the country’s first retail AutoStore system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

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.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Generative AI

Is Google dead? How AI is rewriting the rules of search, and what it means for NZ businesses

New Zealand businesses risk losing search traffic as AI summaries and chat tools increasingly answer customer queries without a click.

By Dominic Vivarini • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

2degrees

2degrees rebrands stores as 2deVries for Auckland FC

Shoppers in central Auckland will find a temporary 2deVries makeover and ticket giveaway as sponsor 2degrees backs the sold-out Grand Final.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Manufacturing

New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push

Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling

The new tool could help regulated operators cut missed deadlines by replacing spreadsheets and memory with rule-based scheduling for recurring checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules

Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

Dell Technologies: Hollywood director exposes duality of AI

Hollywood fears over AI are surfacing as Taika Waititi says the technology speeds up mediocre work and is already displacing artists.

By Donovan Jackson • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds

Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026