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Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
Hyperscale

Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand

AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
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
New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
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
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
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

Stories from Other Regions

Auckland stories

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
Mental Health

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain

The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Robotics

AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning

academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
How to keep public trust when systems go down
Customer Experience

How to keep public trust when systems go down

Effective communication during cyberattacks is vital to maintain public trust and protect reputations, warns PR experts from Impact PR Auckland.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Cyber crisis comms: Lessons from a PR agency in Auckland
Fintech

Cyber crisis comms: Lessons from a PR agency in Auckland

Impact PR in Auckland advises Indian businesses on cyber crisis comms, emphasising fast, transparent responses to protect trust and reputation amid breaches.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Emergency services

St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience

Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Payment Technologies

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
How to manage Communications during a cyber attack
Data Protection

How to manage Communications during a cyber attack

A clear, calm communications plan is vital in a cyberattack, helping firms maintain trust and control amid rising digital threats.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tim Richardson joins InfoSum as first NZ team member
Data Privacy

Tim Richardson joins InfoSum as first NZ team member

Tim Richardson has been appointed as InfoSum's first Client Partner in New Zealand, aiming to enhance local client engagement and data collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Costco teams up with DoorDash for home delivery in Auckland

Costco teams up with DoorDash for home delivery in Auckland

Aucklanders can now enjoy bulk shopping deliveries as DoorDash partners with Costco, eliminating the need for store visits or memberships.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Navigating the ethics of AI in business writing
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
Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand
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 introduces premium care service for NZ appliances
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