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Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network
Unified Communications

One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network

One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure

Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups

Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
Smart Grids

Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future

The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning
Generative AI

New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning

Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
Data Loss Prevention

New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email

New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
Power / Energy

Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Pandemic vaccine research canned
BlueSky

Pandemic vaccine research canned

Public health researchers warn the shutdown could weaken efforts to spot dangerous viruses before they spill over into people and trigger outbreaks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Internal corrosion breakthrough
Fire Protection

Internal corrosion breakthrough

Building managers could soon face lower maintenance costs and better sprinkler reliability, as a corrosion inhibitor outperforms nitrogen in tests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Plenty of real time options available
Property Market

Plenty of real time options available

Stand-alone houses are regaining ground in Auckland and elsewhere, as Cotality's latest tool shows a patchy recovery with townhouses lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
Malware

Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks

Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
Digital Transformation

Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push

Genesis Energy will implement Workday's cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders
Market competition

Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders

Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
What Australia’s foreign buyer ban means for NZ
IT Industry

What Australia’s foreign buyer ban means for NZ

New Zealand could miss out on billions as Australian curbs push overseas investors towards clearer markets and stall high-end sales at home.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
EduTech

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags

New Zealand rises to third in Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support
Juniper Networks

Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support

Westcon-Comstor New Zealand and Juniper Networks will donate 1% of Juniper Mist sales to Starship Children's Hospital, supporting critical child healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025