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Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says

The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016

Government

'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour

Labour accuses National government of cutting public broadcasting funding, resulting in lowest level in NZ history.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015

EduTech

Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015

EduTech

No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?

Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015

Movies

Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer

Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015

Government

NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants

The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015

Power / Energy

Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment

Solid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chair Pip Dunphy stepped down this week, will delay reporting its first-half accounts.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Physical Security

CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store

Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

National Party

English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015

Budget

First Avatar sequel put back a year, says Cameron

The first of the three sequels to the blockbuster movie, Avatar, has been set back a year because of delays in completing the scripts, the films' d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

ExaGrid event to explain virtualised disk backup

Later this month ExaGrid will be presenting a technology and product overview over a leisurely lunch and beverages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013

Payment Technologies

App of the Week: TaxTracker

TaxTracker, a GBP £8.20 app, uses colour coding and countdowns to help small businesses organise tax payments and avoid nasty surprises.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012

Education, Learning & Training

Finding the perfect employee

Choosing the right employee is critical for new businesses, balancing costs and ensuring the team's growth with the company's evolving needs. Here are key tips.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012