New Zealand (NZ) stories
Huntress expands ANZ channel reach with Dicker Data as the distributor adds the security vendor's AI-Centric SOC and platform to its partner network.
OVHcloud has launched its first Asia Pacific Local Zone in Auckland with Datacentre220, adding in-country cloud capacity for low-latency services.
Weel secures SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications as it launches a Trust Centre to bolster confidence in its security and compliance controls.
PocketSmith opens Australian guide to open banking as Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer Jason Leong seeks to ease privacy concerns over data sharing.
Jade Software posts 8% revenue growth to NZD $48.8 million as acquisition and investment costs drag profit lower in 2025.
Exaba and Datacentre220 tout a local cloud backup option that can cut storage costs by up to 90% for MSPs and small businesses.
Glean deepens its Australia commitment with a local entity and hiring drive, as ANZ demand for its AI workplace tools accelerates.
TrendAI broadens Anthropic collaboration, using Claude Opus 4.7 to spot exploitable flaws faster and help security teams prioritise real-world risk.
Kiln tries a fresh spin on multiplayer combat, but the Xbox Series X release is let down by sparse launch content and repetition.
ANZ businesses are shifting more cloud workloads back to private and hybrid systems as cybersecurity, compliance and AI needs reshape strategy.
Auror's London rollout sees retailers and police use shared data to catch repeat offenders, with 482 charges and faster case outcomes.
Australian sole traders are using AI more for admin and client work, with Hnry data showing daily adoption and positive sentiment rising.
Propopoly launches its first Auckland townhouse venture in Onehunga, backed by retail investors via tokenised equity and digital assets.
MAF Roda NZ graduates warn of retention pressures as packhouse automation roles draw young engineers with hands-on work and responsibility.
Australian small businesses post 7.2% sales growth in Q1 as jobs and wages improve, with construction and transport leading the gains.
Xero data shows New Zealand small-business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter, with retail and hospitality leading a broadening recovery.
Payments NZ names Michael Ahie as Board Chair to provide continuity as it works with banks, regulators and government on payments modernisation.
Auckland's commercial and industrial land shortage pushes values to record highs, with a record low supply of development-ready sites driving pressure.
Liverton Security launches SGE Plus on New Zealand Government Marketplace, giving agencies a compliance-focused email defence tool with DLP and reporting.
ANZ adds in-app tracking, delivery estimates and fraud checks to Plus transfers as it expands overseas payments to more than 250 destinations.
