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Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
Real estate

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019
Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Online shopping

Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU

Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you're renting spare items from everyday consumers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share
Cartech

Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share

New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Kiwi teams make a clean sweep at Microsoft ANZ innovation competition
Internet of Things

Kiwi teams make a clean sweep at Microsoft ANZ innovation competition

Kiwi ingenuity wins hearts and the top three places in the Microsoft Imagine Cup ANZ finals, beating their Australian counterparts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible
Cartech

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible

The private car is typically the second-largest purchase people make - but the average car is used less than 4% of the time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Millennials changing the future of ownership with sharing economy
Opinion

Millennials changing the future of ownership with sharing economy

Millennials are indicating they would prefer to pay to access what they want, when they want it, rather than own it.

By Erik Zydervelt • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

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Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs
Fleet Management

Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs

Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care

Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Incode Technologies
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Incode Technologies

Jonathan Andresen joins us today to discuss the identification and authentication solutions offered by Incode.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018
Supply Chain

AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018

AT&T's CIOs face immense pressure in 2018 to digitise businesses and innovate, amidst rising tech disruptions from companies like Grab, Mobike, and ofo.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

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Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
Digital Transformation

Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth

Rising delivery demands are pushing retailers and marketplaces to seek faster, cheaper fulfilment without the cost of owning fleets or warehouses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust
Multi-factor authentication

Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust

Gumtree introduces verified badges and stricter checks for business sellers in the UK, aiming to boost user trust and deter fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Tiny Away lets guests book eco tiny houses with crypto
Crypto

Tiny Away lets guests book eco tiny houses with crypto

Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia

Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia, offering no-code integration with Salesforce, Xero, Dynamics to boost partner efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025