Island stories
South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.
Steve Cooke celebrates 20 years at Gallagher Security, marking 40 years in security with a strong impact across New Zealand and the Pacific.
Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.
Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.
WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based Comet Backup to expand its global data protection services and enhance web hosting solutions worldwide.
Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.
The Awarua Quadrant near Invercargill will become a NZD $2.5 billion hub, linking exporters with major ports and boosting South Island's logistics and manufacturing.
Almost 80,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024 as economic pressure worsens mental health, with over half citing financial stress as their main concern.
Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.
Microlise launches The Road Ahead roadshow in ANZ to tackle safety gaps, digital transformation, and fleet challenges in transport and logistics sectors.
NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.
Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.
DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.
Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.
The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
Sensay launches AI-led government on Sensay Island, governed by digital recreations of historic leaders to innovate transparent policymaking.