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Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with project manager

Customers may have been exposed to unsafe asbestos handling after a project manager used a firm's name to pocket NZD $21,938.75.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Apr 2025

Power / Energy

Short range heavy haulage

The electric pair could cut about 150 tonnes of CO2 a year while hauling asphalt on short urban runs, with safety gains too.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Digital Entertainment

Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand

Flicks and Delivereasy have renewed their exclusive partnership to enhance New Zealanders' streaming and meal delivery experiences, starting 1 April 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Samsung

Samsung introduces premium care service for NZ appliances

Samsung has launched a Premium Care Service in New Zealand for select laundry and fridge products, featuring a 0% interest plan for 60 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Gaming

Chorus announces free speed upgrade for NZ fibre users

Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

AI tech deployed after chemical burn incident

The safeguard deal follows eye burns to a worker and will see Ecostore spend more than GBP £160,000 on AI alerts, training and PPE.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Gaming

New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Partner Programmes

Lenovo appoints Victoria Mahan as NZ General Manager

Lenovo has appointed Victoria Mahan as General Manager for New Zealand, succeeding Libby MacGregor, to lead operations from Auckland.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Health and Safety

Scissor lift death under investigation

WorkSafe is warning employers to review scissor lift safety after a 37-year-old worker fell in Auckland and died in hospital.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Auckland stories

Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Supply Chain

GIMME transforms NZ alcohol delivery with safety focus

GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025

Cybersecurity

Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite

Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Auckland stories

Data Privacy

Navigating the ethics of AI in business writing

As AI tools revolutionise business writing, PR professionals must address ethical challenges like authenticity, accuracy, and job security in communications.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Marketing Technologies

How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR

A boutique agency in Auckland has excelled in navigating New Zealand's challenging media landscape, providing invaluable PR services for small and multinational firms alike.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025