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Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

eLearning

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal

Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Northland

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

Civil Defence

National disaster coordination system still on ice

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network

Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

EduTech

Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Customers

Ex LANtech CEO to join Datacom in growth role

Former LANtech CEO Hayden McKee joins Datacom as Associate Director Growth Enablement, focused on generating business growth in Hawke's Bay.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

IT Automation

Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion

Re-Leased plans to double its team and open a US office as part of its international expansion, investing $10m over three years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019

Delegat first-half operating profit rose 1% to $20.5 mln, reiterates full-year guidance

Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, said first-half operating profit rose 1 percent and it's on track to meet guidance for fu.

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

FX Networks

Hawke's Bay lines company to offer business users fibre

UnisonFibre has signed a deal with national fibre provider FX Networks and is ready to connect business users to its fibre network in Hawke's Bay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th May 2010

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Agricultural Technology

Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop

Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024