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AI adoption lifts NZ business revenue, study finds
Data Analytics

AI adoption lifts NZ business revenue, study finds

AI users are already outperforming peers, with New Zealand SMEs earning about NZD $400,000 more and large firms NZD $59.1 million more in FY25.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps
Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Schools, households and agencies face uneven access and safety online as TUANZ urges a national rethink over AI, curriculum and mobile coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call
Wearables

2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call

Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals
Unified Communications

2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals

2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Unified Communications

2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
Gaming

ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
2degrees launches free seven-day eSIM trial for new users
Customer Experience

2degrees launches free seven-day eSIM trial for new users

2degrees offers Kiwis a free seven-day eSIM trial with 15GB, 500 mins, and 100 texts to test its mobile network without switching providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
2degrees announced as first sponsor for Auckland FC women's team
2degrees

2degrees announced as first sponsor for Auckland FC women's team

2degrees has been named the foundation sponsor of Auckland FC's women's team, backing the squad ahead of its 2027 A-League Women's debut.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue & unveils new growth strategy
Digital Transformation

2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue & unveils new growth strategy

2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue for 2025, unveiling a bold three-year strategy to lead New Zealand's telco market through growth and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform
Digital Transformation

2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform

2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades
EduTech

Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers
EduTech

ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch
Software-as-a-Service

2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch

New Zealand's 2degrees speeds up its wholesale MVNO growth after switching to Totogi's cloud-native SaaS charging platform, enhancing agility and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award
Mobile data

One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award

One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
Unified Communications

2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand
Data Protection

HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand

HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
NiCE honours EMEA & APAC firms for AI-driven CX excellence
Unified Communications

NiCE honours EMEA & APAC firms for AI-driven CX excellence

NiCE celebrates EMEA and APAC firms for AI-driven customer experience excellence at its 2025 International CX Excellence Awards, spotlighting innovation and impact.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025