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SkillsVR unveils EVA AI assistant for unified training

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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SkillsVR launches EVA, an AI assistant unifying VR, mobile and web training with real-time learner guidance and automatic record tracking.
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Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.
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Optic Security & NZ partners named as global OSPA finalists

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Optic Security Group and New Zealand partners have been named finalists in three Global OSPA categories, highlighting Kiwi security talent.
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Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s' online access.
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DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.
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One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.
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Author-it unveils brand refresh & AI-focused roadmap

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Author-it unveils a refreshed brand and AI-focused roadmap, promising smarter content reuse, stronger security and improved collaboration.
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Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.
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Dave Clark founder dies after long design career

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
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Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Westcon-Comstor launches a New Zealand data centre Centre of Excellence, led by Rob Purdy, to drive multi-vendor, solutions-first channel sales.
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Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
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US company Bourns tries to take over New Zealand chip maker Rakon

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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US firm Bourns launches NZD $356m bid for loss‑making Rakon, offering NZD $1.55 a share and locking up 41% of the chip maker's stock.
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Zenno wins German deal for fuel-free satellite control

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Zenno secures German federal deal to develop AI-driven, fuel-free magnetic control software for close-proximity satellite manoeuvres.
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Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.
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Exclusive: Cisco Systems Capital NZ posts higher profit

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Cisco Systems Capital's New Zealand branch lifted profit in FY2025, supported by lower costs, currency gains and higher assets.
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Exclusive: Harvey Norman NZ profit jumps on property gain

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Harvey Norman Limited's New Zealand branch reported a sharp lift in profit, driven by higher domestic property valuations and modest revenue growth.
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Finance Now, Visa & Pismo to launch NZ fleet cards

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Finance Now will launch New Zealand's first open loop Visa-powered fleet card in 2026, backed by Brazilian payments platform Pismo.
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Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Devoli becomes first to appear five years running in Deloitte New Zealand's Masters of Growth Index, capping a 478% revenue surge.
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Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.
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Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Stuff is recruiting a founding Principal Engineer in Auckland to architect and build a greenfield AI-driven consumer news platform.