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Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Heed the heed warning signs
Manufacturing

Heed the heed warning signs

New Zealand firms are feeling the strain as insolvencies jumped 31% in the first quarter, with construction failures up 44%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Unified Communications

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites

Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Tourism stories

Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency
Digital Transformation

Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency

Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore
EduTech

Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore

Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025
School Holidays

Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025

Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Smartvisit app to redefine visitor engagement in tourism
Digital Transformation

Smartvisit app to redefine visitor engagement in tourism

Smartvisit is set to launch its innovative app designed to transform tourism engagement, enhancing visitor experiences and boosting revenues for operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
E-350 aircraft boost New Zealand's multimillion-dollar export
Tourism

E-350 aircraft boost New Zealand's multimillion-dollar export

The expansion of North America's largest oil and gas pipeline is set to boost New Zealand's amphibious aircraft exports by USD $70 million over the next decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Tourism stories

How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI
Data Analytics

How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI

Hoteliers can boost profits and enhance guest experiences by using AI technologies like generative AI and predictive analytics to forecast demand and understand customer choices.

By Mike Rogers • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel
Digital Transformation

Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel

Despite widespread AI use in travel, only 4% of Australians fully trust it, with 92% expressing concerns, reveals Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer
Customer Experience

TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer

TheFork unveils new tools in TheFork Manager to boost UK restaurant bookings, reduce no-shows, and enhance guest experience ahead of the busy summer season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
Payment Technologies

PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration

PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Indosat & AIonOS partner to transform AI in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & AIonOS partner to transform AI in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and AIonOS have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to enhance Indonesia's AI ecosystem, promoting economic growth across key sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate
Data Protection

ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate

ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025