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More than 100,000 small businesses are now in privacy regulators' sights as tougher rules push demand for cheaper compliance tools.
The corded model targets households wanting one cleaner for floors, stairs and upholstery as cordless rivals lose ground on runtime.
AI meal planning is gaining trust in Australia and New Zealand, but shoppers still override automated basket choices to control price and pack size.
The AUD $2,999 robot vacuum aims to lure ANZ households with stronger suction, while cutting upkeep for pet hair, stains and carpet dust.
Bookings have tripled in two years as the restaurant platform prepares to deepen its New Zealand base and push harder into Europe.
Workers in education and public service are confronting strikes and shrinking demand as AI starts replacing tasks once done by people.
More US and Canadian banks are set to adopt RDC.AI's tools as the Australian-founded software group moves beyond trials and into production deals.
Personal details for more than 1 million students and families in Australia and New Zealand were exposed after attackers exploited a flaw in an internal tool.
Almost all Chief Financial Officers say business travel aids growth, but firms are under pressure to prove every trip earns its keep.
Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.
Potential investors are being sounded out as the solar developer gauges support for a share sale to fund more farms and customers.
Safety fears are mounting as residents push for roundabouts at two Feilding intersections, with traffic expected to worsen as the town grows.
Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.
Auckland commuters will see faster cross-city trips and new station links, but fares, zones and some journey times remain unchanged.
After years of disruption, Auckland CBD traders are banking on Sunday's City Rail Link opening to bring steadier footfall and custom.
Schools and payroll users face heightened phishing and identity-theft risks after breaches exposed sensitive data at multiple firms.
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
Residents say the route will strip mature trees and place pylons beside homes, despite months of talks over the solar farm link.
Local leaders warn the date mix-up could leave councils short of their top officials during a nationwide tsunami drill in October.
A slower, income-led recovery means buyers may not see nationwide house prices return to 2021 peaks until late 2029, ASB says.