Google Search stories
Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search
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Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search for New Zealand users, linking diners to live table availability from OpenTable and Wowapps.
AI bots hit publishers as referral traffic plummets
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Akamai warns AI bots are slashing publisher referrals by 96% as automated scraping surges 300% and ad, subscription revenue comes under strain.
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
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Google rolls out conversational Search Live to New Zealand, adding voice and camera support in AI Mode across more than 200 countries.
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
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Google's generative AI update pushes SEO into a new era, forcing specialists to prioritise intent, E-E-A-T and NLP over rankings alone.
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
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AI is reshaping content creation, boosting speed and scale while raising urgent concerns over quality, authenticity and reader trust.
Multiply raises USD $9.5m for self-learning B2B ads
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San Francisco startup Multiply raises USD $9.5m to power self-learning B2B ad campaigns across Google Search, LinkedIn and emerging AI formats.
The Golden Triangle of marketing in the AI era
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As AI reshapes search, B2B brands must fuse thought leadership, media clout and GEO to stay visible, trusted and cited in summaries.
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
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genai
Unedited AI content could soon tank your Google rankings; here are five warning signs your pages are hurting rather than helping.
The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
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digital transformation
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cx
Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.
The beautiful chaos of parenthood is SEO's secret sauce
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martech
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marketing
Amid the beautiful chaos of parenthood, an SEO leader reveals why empathy and flexible work are now digital marketing's sharpest edge.
Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool
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Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.
Google & Klaviyo deepen AI pact for agentic commerce
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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cx
Google and Klaviyo are deepening ties to power AI “agentic commerce”, linking ads, search and RCS messaging to real-time customer data.
Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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youtube
Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.
Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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commerce systems
Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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mdm
Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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ai
TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.
Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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all blacks
In 2025, New Zealanders' top Google searches reflected safety concerns, self-sufficiency trends, political engagement, and viral internet culture.
Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.
Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.