Kiwi Stories

Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia

Almost 80,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024 as economic pressure worsens mental health, with over half citing financial stress as their main concern.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Customer Experience

Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge

Amidst rising living costs, 95% of Australians utilise loyalty programmes, with usage up 18% YoY, according to a study by Pureprofile and Retail Doctor Group.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Experience

UK consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty: study

A recent study reveals 57% of UK shoppers now prioritise quality and value over brand loyalty, prompting marketers to rethink engagement strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Email Security

1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market

Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Clio launches flexible payment system for Australian firms

Clio has launched Clio Payments in Australia, providing law firms with flexible, compliant billing options to enhance client relationships amid rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Digital Entertainment

Australians favour bigger TVs as tech advances & costs drop

New research from Kogan reveals a surge in demand for larger TVs in Australia, with screen sizes expanding from 65 inches to 100 inches by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Software Development

Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers

Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses

Tangerine Telecom fights rising telecom costs with innovative mobile billing solutions, offering plans focused on affordability, flexibility, and value for customers' evolving needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results

Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Clean technologies

Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs

Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

DevOps

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide

New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Generative AI

Singaporeans' top Google searches of 2023 revealed

Singaporeans' top Google searches in 2023 were dominated by key events, coping strategies for rising costs, and growing interest in AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Crypto

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Australian retailers boost holiday discounts to combat rising living costs

Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

Yahoo

Belinda Grant-Geary Named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia

Belinda Grant-Geary named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia, overseeing editorial strategy and team, reporting to Euan Black, Director of Content.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

Fintech

Brite extends payouts coverage to central and eastern Europe

The expansion into Croatia, Romania and Hungary brings Brite's total market reach to 24 markets across the complex Europe landscape.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Pureprofile's Audience Intelligence maps retail trends

The report covers retail spending from Boxing Day to the back-to-school period, revealing customers holding back on discretionary spending amid rising costs.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023

Mental Health

Half of employees are struggling to meet basic living costs

Almost half of Australian employees struggle to cover basic living costs amid rising prices, says research by ELMO.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022