Kiwi Stories

SharkNinja retail media drive lifts sales at Noel Leeming

SharkNinja retail media push at Noel Leeming lifts unit sales 12 per cent, with Facebook return on ad spend topping USD $15.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches 115-inch Micro RGB TV in New Zealand

Samsung brings its largest Micro RGB set to New Zealand, targeting premium buyers with AI picture tools, glare reduction and wide-colour claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Customer Experience

HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability

HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Clean technologies

Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations

Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Clean technologies

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand

Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Bluetooth

JBL PartyBox Ultimate with new features launches in New Zealand

New Zealand welcomes the JBL PartyBox Ultimate, boasting new features such as Dolby Atmos immersive audio and a vivid light show.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Noel Leeming first to offer Starlink in New Zealand

Noel Leeming becomes first retailer in New Zealand to offer Starlink broadband internet, with hardware available from late December.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Digital Entertainment

ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance

The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022

Unified Communications

TechCollect NZ, Warehouse Stationery offer e-waste recycling in handful of stores

While it's a step in the right direction towards managing NZ's e-waste, the lack of accessible locations means that many Kiwis miss out.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month

Noel Leeming

Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia

Oura has launched its Ceramic Ring 4 in Australia and New Zealand in four colours, priced at AUD $799, now available at major retailers including Harvey Norman.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Smart Home

Ring unveils new 2K & 4K security cameras with AI in ANZ

Ring launches new 2K and 4K security cameras in Australia and New Zealand, featuring AI-powered video descriptions and enhanced low-light imaging.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Data Protection

MarketMedia & Meta pioneer off-network ad attribution

MarketMedia and Meta introduce a first-of-its-kind collaboration for off-network ad attribution to optimise Meta campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Facebook

MarketMedia & oOh!media partner to transform retail advertising

MarketMedia and oOh!media join forces to install 330+ digital screens in retail stores across New Zealand by 2024.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

Microsoft launches the Surface Laptop Go 2 with new features

Microsoft has introduced the new Surface Laptop Go 2, adding to the company's growing portfolio of Surface Laptop devices.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022

Unified Communications

Ambit to highlight Digital Employee business benefits

Conversational AI platform Ambit is hosting a webinar to develop understanding of the uses of digital employees to provide long-term company benefits.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022