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Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Kordia

Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy

Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Analytics

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)

Earthion, a new 2D shooter inspired by '90s Sega Mega Drive classics, is now out on Xbox and other platforms, bringing old-school challenge to modern gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Russia, US & Brazil pose highest risks for wealthy crypto holders
Crypto

Russia, US & Brazil pose highest risks for wealthy crypto holders

Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative
Digital Transformation

HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech
Fintech

UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)

Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Game review: Borderlands 4 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro/PC)
Gaming

Game review: Borderlands 4 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro/PC)

Borderlands 4 delivers an expansive open-world looter-shooter experience with seamless exploration and sharp cel-shaded visuals on PS5 and PC.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Holiday tech gift guide highlights audio, gaming & robots
Smart Home

Holiday tech gift guide highlights audio, gaming & robots

Amber Technology's holiday guide features top tech gifts, from studio-quality headphones and gaming projectors to collector-grade Disney robotics, priced up to AUD $2,299.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks
Customer Experience

WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks

WestJet and TELUS have merged their loyalty programmes, letting members earn and redeem points across both travel and tech services for added perks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Matt & Katherine Goldsmith join Angelica Solutions team
Data Analytics

Matt & Katherine Goldsmith join Angelica Solutions team

Matt and Katherine Goldsmith bring over 35 years of insurance pricing and underwriting expertise to Angelica Solutions, enhancing its data-driven capabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Kenco adopts AI warehouse orchestration with GreyOrange deal
Supply Chain

Kenco adopts AI warehouse orchestration with GreyOrange deal

Kenco partners with GreyOrange to deploy AI-driven GreyMatter platform, enhancing warehouse orchestration and robotic logistics over five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice
Disaster Recovery

Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.

By Peter Waring • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Jio Payments Bank to deploy cashless tolling on key Gurugram-Jaipur route
Payment Technologies

Jio Payments Bank to deploy cashless tolling on key Gurugram-Jaipur route

Jio Payments Bank will introduce contactless Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on the Gurugram-Jaipur route, enhancing convenience with digital payment tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide
Small Business

Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide

Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Zeller Terminal 2 wins trio of awards for design & payments
Marketing Technologies

Zeller Terminal 2 wins trio of awards for design & payments

Zeller Terminal 2 claims three top honours for design and payments, revolutionising merchant terminals with sleek, versatile features across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025