New Zealand (NZ) stories
Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.
AI-driven vulnerability hunting for power, water and transport systems is set to expand as Nozomi brings OT expertise to Anthropic's initiative.
Demand for regional AI compute is tightening as Sharon AI's New Zealand contract lifts its contracted capacity to 116MW and revenue starts in 2027.
Higher false positive rates are slowing onboarding and draining compliance teams as sanctions screening volumes rise across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.
Investors are likely to focus on firmer demand as the IT services group booked its third straight quarter of deals above USD $1 billion.
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.
Public trust in AI depends on clear policies, mandatory staff training and plain-language explanations of how systems use people's data.
Employees now need a second verification step to reach payroll data as iPayroll tightens defences amid rising cyber incidents in New Zealand.
The new unit aims to help New Zealand clients adopt AI and emerging tools more directly across media, production and customer experience.
New Zealand's payments system could face disruption unless banks and providers agree common standards, Steve Wiggins said.
Poor value from public works is pushing up costs for taxpayers and households as political interference and weak planning bite, the body says.
Buyers chasing cheaper homes are pushing flood-risk properties ahead of the wider New Zealand market, even as lenders rely on insurance.
Earlier diagnosis could help patients benefit from therapies as blood tests and imaging make Alzheimer’s easier to spot before symptoms worsen.
London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.
Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.
New Zealanders will get to pick a national emoji, as 2degrees taps public sentiment and social media habits in a World Emoji Day campaign.
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.