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Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation
Surveillance

Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation

A security expert says NZ's retail crime 'wave' is overstated, blaming inflation and new reporting systems rather than a crime explosion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Is New Zealand really taking on too much debt?
Human Capital Management

Is New Zealand really taking on too much debt?

Measured against its assets, New Zealand's debt looks far less alarming, but spending cuts could still deepen the recession and hurt recovery.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025
A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth
Financial Systems

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth

Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
The greatest danger in a recession isn't (only) your bottom line
Partner Programmes

The greatest danger in a recession isn't (only) your bottom line

During recessions, businesses often cut charitable giving to protect their bottom line, but GravityLab urges Kiwi firms to keep funding social justice initiatives.

By Daniel Howell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI
Robotics

New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI

Labour shortages, rising costs and weather damage are pushing New Zealand builders towards AI as firms seek to lift productivity and cut expenses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Kiwi households miss out on savings by ignoring broadband switch
Unified Communications

Kiwi households miss out on savings by ignoring broadband switch

Despite financial struggles, only 20% of Kiwi households plan to switch broadband providers this year, overlooking potential savings of over $360.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Recession stories

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
Data Analytics

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

Despite recession fears, 74 per cent of senior executives still plan to keep AI near the top of budgets, KPMG found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift
Partner Programmes

CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
VistaPrint report: Australian SMBs face 2025 challenges
Customer Experience

VistaPrint report: Australian SMBs face 2025 challenges

VistaPrint's 2025 SMB Report reveals that while over 65% of Australian small businesses face economic challenges, half remain optimistic for the future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data
Job seekers

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Recession stories

Singapore investors bullish on markets, wary at home
Supply Chain

Singapore investors bullish on markets, wary at home

Singapore retail investors back the global bull run into 2026 even as confidence at home in jobs, economy and living costs erodes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition
Customer Experience

Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition

As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.

By Linda McDonald • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025
Generative AI

UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025

UK tech leaders project a surge in 'Agentic AI' adoption and a brighter economic outlook for 2025, amidst ongoing business uncertainties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian retailers urged to adopt new strategies amidst crisis
Gaming

Australian retailers urged to adopt new strategies amidst crisis

As Australia grapples with a cost of living crisis, Convincely CEO Pratik Doshi urges retailers to employ innovative tactics to draw in and retain customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Marketing Technologies

UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead

After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024