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TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand

The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Social Media

Selling a property: what NOT to do

Targeted advertising can speed up a home sale and lift the final price, as interest from online-only listings often fades quickly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

Inland Revenue shuts down to make changes to tax system

The revenue system will be closed for a week in April as Inland Revenue introduces a new round of changes to make tax more straightforward.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Spark rallies Kiwi innovators to share their 5G ideas

Spark is calling on New Zealand's most innovative businesses to pitch their best ideas about how 5G could benefit the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Law

Completed skyscraper ordered to remove 20 floors

A New York court ruling could force the 52-storey tower to shed top floors, imperilling its priciest apartments and penthouse.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Risk & Compliance

Electricity supply industry sees zero fatalities in five years

Safety performance across the electricity sector has improved further, with its TRIFR down 19% and five years without a fatality.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Clean technologies

Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar

A waxworm’s gut microbes could help scientists devise ways to break down polyethylene, offering a possible route to curb mounting plastic pollution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Risk & Compliance

IWD 2020 interview: Kordia's NZ CISO Hilary Walton

Ahead of International Women's Day, Kordia's CISO Hilary Walton shares her journey from the Royal New Zealand Air Force to championing diversity in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Artificial Intelligence

AI Forum releases guidelines on development and use of AI in New Zealand

New guidelines have been released by the AI Forum of New Zealand to help build public trust in AI across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Wireless Networks

Save your business the trouble of woeful WiFi

Struggling with poor WiFi? Netgear's Orbi Pro WiFi System promises fast, reliable connections for SMBs, ensuring happy customers and streamlined operations.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Taxation

New Zealand to construct new city

Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Hybrid Cloud

CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand

The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Mental Health

Kiwis keen to reduce workplace screen time - for a $250 bonus

The poll shows an appetite for workplaces to assess the amount of time their employees are on a screen, and provide an incentive for people to switch off.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp

InternetNZ has launched a revamped Broadband Map NZ, offering more accurate data on wireless availability and better tools for comparing internet technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020