Auckland stories
The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.
Travellers in New Zealand and Australia can now buy airport lounge access as digital gifts, widening LoungePair's reach through existing rewards channels.
AI hiring is spreading unevenly across revenue teams, with senior roles and Sydney adverts most likely to mention the skill.
Investor hopes are outpacing returns as major tech groups pour US$725 billion into AI this year, academyEX says.
Irish sports technology firms could benefit from Oceania's fervent fan bases and elite systems, as ANZ looks for proven partners.
Its founders say the consultancy has avoided redundancies and kept growth lean, even as demand for AI transformation rises across the region.
Many firms are failing to turn AI spending into returns, as Quanton opens in Australia to help clients scale deployments and change management.
Earlier diagnosis could help patients benefit from therapies as blood tests and imaging make Alzheimer’s easier to spot before symptoms worsen.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Breaches across New Zealand are increasingly exploiting human trust, with thieves using logins and one-time codes to steal data and funds.
Construction costs eased as diesel prices fell, though plumbing and carpentry still rose and Middle East tensions could keep volatility in play.
Australia and New Zealand are facing tighter construction labour supplies as data centre, defence and Olympic projects drive demand and cost pressure.
Lower costs and a tax benefit lifted Acer Computer New Zealand's annual profit, even as revenue held steady at NZD $26.55 million.
Lower promotion and marketing costs helped lift annual profit even as revenue slipped slightly at LG Electronics' New Zealand branch.
The telecoms group is turning to an internal finance chief to keep strategy on track as Jason Paris steps down after nearly eight years.
Customers seeking cloud moves may see lower risk after the Auckland-based firm proved repeatable delivery on Azure database and infrastructure migrations.
Small importers in New Zealand may get relief from cashflow strain as unsecured trade finance lets them pay overseas suppliers later.
Grant funding will back New Zealand groups tackling climate risk and inclusion, as QBE links recovery support to stronger resilience.
Wealthy overseas arrivals are pushing premium rentals higher, with Auckland demand more than six times up in May amid Golden Visa interest.
A central challenge for New Zealand tech firms is finding the right investors and partners, organisers say, as 3,000 attend.
