New Zealand (NZ) stories
A new report reveals that over half of permanent workers are contemplating a shift to contract roles by 2025, signalling a significant workforce shift in tech.
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
Oracle NetSuite has unveiled new generative AI features aimed at boosting operational efficiency for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
Ericsson has unveiled the Cradlepoint X20 5G Router, aimed at enhancing enterprise connectivity with advanced features for small and medium businesses.
Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.
NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.
Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.
Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.
Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.
New Zealand researchers warn the US funding freeze could disrupt ocean, Antarctic and health science, and strengthen anti-science politics.
National average asking prices rose 60.3% in 10 years, but Auckland lagged as regional New Zealand drove most of the gains.
New Zealand employers can face wider safety duties than many realise, covering mental health, training, equipment and worker accommodation.
One New Zealand has launched its Satellite TXT service for iPhone 14 and later, allowing users to send texts beyond cellular coverage, boosting connectivity.
New disclosure and adaptation rules will force large firms to spell out climate risks, while greenwashing scrutiny and reporting relief evolve.
Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.
A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.
New Zealand’s 545,000 small businesses could gain cheaper chemical compliance if ministers revive industry codes of practice, the sector says.
Inflation is driving New Zealand staff to demand higher wages, with 87% worried their salaries will lag rising living costs this year.
Replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure could lock away 16.6 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, researchers say.
Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.