Category: computers_and_internet
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IoT Accelerates from Pilot to Production Across Key Sectors in Aotearoa and Beyond
IoT is rapidly moving into production across vital sectors in New Zealand and globally, with advancements in smart water, wildfire detection, AgTech, and industrial applications, alongside new cybersecurity alignments and upcoming AIoT events.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentAgricultureEducationTrade IoTSmart WaterWildfire DetectionAgTechCybersecurityEdge AITechnology
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Tech New Zealand Advances Digital Safety, AI Innovation, and Data Center Strategy
Tech New Zealand is advancing digital safety with Trade Me joining the Online Scams Code, fostering AI innovation through awards, and developing a national strategy for data center growth to benefit New Zealanders.
BusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEducationSocial Issues Tech New ZealandAotearoa AI AwardsOnline Scams CodeTrade MeData CentresSaaSpocalypse NowDigital EconomyTechnology
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AI Enhances Human Expertise Across Insurance Sector
An InsurTechNZ event showcased how AI is revolutionizing insurance by empowering human expertise. Companies like AI Underwrite, Tower, and JAVLN demonstrated significant gains in efficiency, customer service, and marketing output through strategic AI integration.
BusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and Labor AIInsuranceInsurTechNZUnderwritingCustomer ServiceMarketingEfficiencyTechnology
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Trade Me Joins Digital Leaders to Bolster Online Scam Protection in New Zealand
Trade Me joins the New Zealand Online Scams Code, uniting with Google, Meta, and TikTok. This move strengthens industry efforts to combat sophisticated online scams, enhancing consumer protection across Aotearoa through collective action and intelligence sharing.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Trade MeTech New ZealandNew Zealand Online Scams CodeOnline ScamsConsumer ProtectionDigital IndustryAotearoaTechnology
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New Zealand Game Development Sector Achieves Record Revenue Growth, Driven by SMEs
New data reveals New Zealand's game development sector achieved record revenue of $829 million in 2025/26, a 17% increase. Small and medium-sized studios are key drivers, supported by NZ On Air's $21.9 million rebate.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetVideo GamesGeneral Politics NZ On AirGame Development Sector RebateEconomic GrowthSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesExport Industry
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NZ Game Development Sector Achieves Record Revenue Growth
New Zealand's game development industry reports record $829 million revenue, a 17% increase, with 43 studios receiving $21.9 million in rebates. Small and medium-sized businesses are driving this significant export growth.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetVideo GamesGeneral Politics NZ On AirGame Development Sector RebateEconomic GrowthSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesExport Industry
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Tech New Zealand Appoints New Marketing Head, Seeks Board Members, and Celebrates Innovation
Tech New Zealand welcomes Trudi Allerby as Group Head of Brand Marketing, calls for board nominations with specific expertise, and announces finalists for the 2026 CIO Awards' Innovation for Impact and Purpose category, alongside upcoming industry events.
BusinessScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial IssuesLegal Trudi AllerbyTech New ZealandBoard NominationsCIO AwardsDigital Trust Hui TaumataInnovationAotearoa New ZealandTechnology
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Launches Airline Complaint Portal, Reviews Product Trends and Addresses Electricity Prices
Consumer NZ has launched a new flight complaints portal and is reviewing product trends. It is also addressing rising electricity prices and examining Apple AirPods as hearing aids, according to its latest report.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthEconomyTransportationComputers and InternetEnergySocial IssuesFinancial Markets Consumer RightsAirline ComplaintsProduct ReviewsApple AirPodsHearing AidsElectricity PricesConsumer NZ
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Media Monitor: Ex-Lotto Host's Paid Suspension, Billionaire's Defamation Case, Hospital Ward Concerns, Ohio Rescue, and Google Maps Update
One News NZ reports on a former Lotto host's five-year paid suspension, a billionaire ordered to pay costs in a defamation case, disturbing findings at a hospital ward, a child rescue in Ohio, and a new Google Maps voice for…
USATürkiyeLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Russell HarrisonMoney LaunderingJim GrenonDefamation LawsuitWakari HospitalPatient TreatmentOne News NZ
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New Zealand Launches SafetyNet to Boost Emergency Communications
New Zealand's Minister Mark Mitchell announced SafetyNet Critical Communications, a new Crown company replacing NGCC. It will enhance emergency preparedness and response by providing a shared, secure communication ecosystem for public safety organizations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetSocial Issues SafetyNet Critical CommunicationsEmergency ManagementPublic Safety NetworkMark MitchellCrown companyCommunications InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Launches Dedicated Website for Stillborn Baby Registration
New Zealand launches Whetūrangitia, a dedicated website for stillborn baby registration, easing the process for grieving parents. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the initiative, backed by $5 million from Budget 2026 for mental health support, aiming to reduce distress…
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet StillbirthWhetūrangitiaNew Zealand GovernmentMatt DooceyMental HealthPerinatal LossBudget 2026
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New Zealand's Digital Exports Outpace Projections, Call for Policy Support Issued
New Zealand's digital exports are growing faster than expected, with a manifesto urging policy support for scaling. New data center development also signals a boost for critical digital infrastructure and future export opportunities.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsTrade Digital ExportsKiwiSaaSData CentersPolicyTechnologyGDP
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TechNZ Opens Board Nominations for 2026 AGM
TechNZ invites nominations for its Board ahead of the August 2026 AGM, seeking leaders with governance and financial expertise to guide New Zealand's tech future. Four positions are open, with nominations closing July 17.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor TechNZBoard nominationsAnnual General MeetingTechnology sectorGovernanceElectionsTechnology
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New Zealand Police Announce Website Upgrade, Temporary Halt to Media Releases
New Zealand Police will upgrade its website's news section overnight, June 28-29, 2026. Media releases will pause, but social media will provide public safety updates. Normal service resumes mid-morning June 29.
Law EnforcementMediaComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing New Zealand PoliceWebsite UpgradeMedia ReleasesSocial MediaPublic SafetyJune 2026System Upgrade
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LEGO® Star Wars™ Exhibition Opens at Tākina in Wellington
A "galaxy far, far away" has landed in Wellington as the LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition officially opens at Tākina, inviting visitors to experience iconic scenes and characters in brick form.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEconomyFilm and TVEducationComputers and Internet LEGOStar WarsExhibitionTākinaWellingtonAotearoaConvention CentreWellington City Council
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Aotearoa Advances Digital Identity with New AML/CFT Code and AI Agent Standards
New Zealand's updated AML/CFT Code recognizes digital identity services, while global efforts like the Linux Foundation's Agent Name Service push for trusted AI agent identity, aligning with Aotearoa's focus on open, interoperable digital infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Digital IdentityAotearoaAML/CFTAI AgentsBeckn ProtocolLinux FoundationDISTFTechnology
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Wellington Council Adopts Budget with Lowest Rates Hike, Announces Library Website Review
Wellington City Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, featuring the lowest rates increase in six years due to $30 million in savings. The Council will also seek public views on rating system changes and review the Central Library website.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and InternetEducation Wellington City CouncilRatesAnnual PlanBudgetLibraryWebsite Review
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Aotearoa Advances Digital Identity with Protocol-Led Architecture and New AML/CFT Code
New Zealand is advancing its digital identity ecosystem, embracing protocol-led architecture, new AML/CFT regulations, and AI agent identity standards, aiming for greater trust and interoperability across its digital landscape and minimizing data sharing.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial Issues Digital IdentityAotearoaAML/CFTAI AgentsTrust FrameworkOpen StandardsData MinimisationTechnology
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Five Eyes Agencies Urge Immediate Action on AI-Driven Cyber Risk
Five Eyes cyber security agencies warn AI is rapidly transforming cyber risk, urging leaders to act now. They highlight AI's dual nature, accelerating threats while offering powerful defensive tools, and stress cyber resilience as a core business responsibility.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEconomyFederal Government Five EyesCyber SecurityCyber RiskCyber ResilienceNational Security AgencyCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Regions
Statistics New Zealand has unveiled the fifth installment of its SA2 and SA3 population projections, detailing future demographic changes for several districts. These 2023-based projections extend to 2053, offering insights into population size and age-sex structure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Statistics New ZealandPopulation ProjectionsDemographicsStatistical Area 2Statistical Area 3Data Release
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Primary Industries Awards Celebrate New Zealand's Top Food and Fibre Leaders
New Zealand's primary sector honored its top contributors at the annual Primary Industries Awards in Auckland. Jim van der Poel received the Outstanding Contribution award, alongside other leaders recognized for their impact on rural communities, journalism, and innovation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Primary Industries AwardsDairy IndustryRural SupportAgricultural JournalismInnovationAgricultureFederated Farmersfarmingelection
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Police Investigate Threatening Emails to NZ Schools, Deem Threats Low Risk
New Zealand Police are investigating threatening emails sent to schools and institutions nationwide, assessing them as low risk. The Cybercrime team is working to identify the source, and authorities urge caution in reporting while seeking public assistance.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetEducationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceThreatening EmailsCybercrimeSchoolsInvestigationAuckland City
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports on Dehumidifier Performance, Loyalty Programs, and Consumer Rights Issues
Consumer NZ is reporting on significant discrepancies in dehumidifier performance, surprising changes in a new supermarket loyalty program, and issues with vehicle dispute resolution and electricity overpayments.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthMediaEconomyComputers and InternetLegalMedical ScienceTransportationDigital and Print Publishing DehumidifiersSmart appliancesMobile phonesConsumer rightsLoyalty programsMotor Vehicle Disputes TribunalElectricity pricingProduct reviewsConsumer electronicsPersonal financeConsumer NZ
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New Zealand Urged to Prioritize Privacy in Digital Age Verification
New Zealand's new regulations present an opportunity for digital age verification to prioritize privacy through selective disclosure. Proving age should not require oversharing personal data, a principle crucial for public trust and efficient, safer digital identity systems.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalEconomySocial IssuesState Governments Digital credentialsAge verificationPrivacySelective disclosureAotearoaAML/CFTData minimisationTechnology
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New Identity Verification Code Boosts Digital Identity in Aotearoa
Aotearoa's new Identity Verification Code of Practice 2026, effective July 1, recognizes accredited Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) services as a key verification pathway, promoting practical digital identity adoption and enhancing privacy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsLegalComputers and InternetEconomySocial Issues Identity VerificationDigital IdentityAotearoaDISTFPrivacyRegulatory EndorsementReporting EntitiesTechnology
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Linux Foundation to Launch Agent Name Service for Trusted AI Identity
The Linux Foundation is set to launch the Agent Name Service (ANS), an open standard built on DNS, to provide trusted identity and verification for AI agents. This initiative aims to ensure interoperability and prevent proprietary control in the evolving…
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomySocial IssuesState Governments Linux FoundationAgent Name ServiceAI agentsDigital identityDNSOpen standardsAotearoaTechnology
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Aotearoa Urged to Adopt "Forests, Not Gardens" for Digital Infrastructure
Sujith Nair champions "forests, not gardens" for digital infrastructure, advocating neutral, interoperable protocols. Aotearoa can learn from India's success in lowering trust costs for digital identity and financial inclusion, aligning with DINZ's vision for a trusted ecosystem.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Sujith NairBeckn ProtocolAotearoaDigital InfrastructureProtocol-led ArchitectureDigital IdentityFinancial InclusionTechnology
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Blockchain Forum New Zealand Opens Executive Council Nominations and Sets Annual Meeting Date
Blockchain Forum New Zealand seeks Executive Council nominations for seven roles, with submissions due July 14. Online voting precedes the August 18 Annual Meeting, where results will be announced, shaping the nation's blockchain future.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetEducationGeneral PoliticsElection Blockchain Forum New ZealandExecutive CouncilNominationsAnnual MeetingElectionsBlockchain TechnologyTechnology
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Agritech Takes Center Stage at Fieldays 2026, Driving New Zealand's Food and Fibre Future
Fieldays 2026 highlighted agritech's crucial role in New Zealand's food and fibre sector, shifting focus to practical solutions. Government programs, global collaborations, and industry awards underscore its growing influence, with future events planned to accelerate adoption and international scaling.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldAgricultureEnvironmentEconomyComputers and InternetFederal Government AgritechFieldaysInnovationEmissions ReductionDairy IndustryTechnology
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Tech New Zealand Unveils Packed Calendar of Innovation and Growth Events
Tech New Zealand drives innovation with upcoming events including CryptoWinter26, CIO Summit, and Tech Marketers Conference. Initiatives focus on digital assets, AI, policy, and agritech to foster growth and strengthen the economy.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationGeneral PoliticsFinancial Markets New Zealand TechDigital AssetsBlockchainCIO SummitTech MarketingAgritechPolicyTechnology