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Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success
Gaming

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Digital Transformation

HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions

HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Heat pumps to save commercial business
Power / Energy

Heat pumps to save commercial business

Energy bills and gas demand could fall sharply as a new report says faster heat pump adoption would protect jobs and keep businesses open.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Bad things happen to good businesses
Risk & Compliance

Bad things happen to good businesses

Ignoring early warning signs can leave firms with damaged reputations, lost trust and a recovery that takes years, Dwayne Alexander says.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Call to action if contractors are to survive
Small Business

Call to action if contractors are to survive

Confidence in New Zealand’s civil construction sector has slumped, with only 16 percent of firms expecting a positive outlook amid fewer projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
Sustainability

Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive

A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Data Protection

Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare

AI technology in New Zealand healthcare cuts lengthy patient wait times, boosting productivity and improving care quality across public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

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From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win
EduTech

Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win

Anchora celebrates its fourth anniversary with a major win at La Trobe University, boosting its digital transformation footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs
Supply Chain

FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs

FedEx launches AI tools in Asia-Pacific to simplify international shipping docs, aiding accuracy in customs codes and cutting delays for global exporters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Ransomware

Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers

Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

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