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AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ
Health Technologies

GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ

GPs urge culturally tailored telehealth to tackle soaring rural obesity in New Zealand as costs forecast to hit USD $46.3 billion by 2060.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Unified Communications

Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.

By Farokh Ghadially • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide
Wintec

'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

A “speed dating” style Earn as You Learn scheme linking paid factory work and study is to expand nationwide after a strong Waikato trial.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Unified Communications

2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
Gaming

ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

C-Tech shifts to Dassault cloud CAD for composites push
Space

C-Tech shifts to Dassault cloud CAD for composites push

New Zealand composites specialist C-Tech adopts Dassault's cloud 3DEXPERIENCE CAD to unify design, simulation and manufacturing across sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout
Digital twins

Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout

Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Virtualisation

Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise
Data Analytics

Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise

Enterprises ditch paper and patchwork systems for integrated, predictive asset platforms as digital transformation becomes imperative.

By Iman Ghodosi • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
Crypto

Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)

Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth
Supply Chain

Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth

Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour

Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift

Australian and New Zealand firms rapidly adopt agentic AI, now demanding real ROI and robust governance for sustainable, scaled deployment.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC
Smart Cities

Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth
Fintech

Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth

Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025