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New Zealand small firms notch strongest sales in three years as December spending surges and easing interest rates speed up payments.

Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.

Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.

Zoho hits 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide as the 30-year-old software group posts 2025 growth in clients and revenue.

New Zealand SMEs lifted staff hours but eased wage growth in January, leaning on existing rosters as they cautiously test post-holiday demand.

Health NZ says a third-party hardware failure caused a 36-hour South Island hospital IT outage that forced staff back to pen and paper.

GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.

One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.

Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.

One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

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

Langdon to pour over NZD $15m into a new South Auckland hub, doubling capacity to feed surging demand for third culture cuisine.

Four major New Zealand power firms unite with Google X's Tapestry project to use AI for smarter grid inspections, boosting resilience for 510,000 customers.

New Zealand jobs rose 4.5% over the year, yet wages slipped and hours fell, as workers juggle multiple roles amid ongoing employer caution.

Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.

Domu Retreat in Tasman offers a luxury, tech-free wellness stay with Michelin-star chef-prepared meals, premium suites, and stunning coastal views.

Nintendo's new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza adds a vibrant DK Island and timed Emerald Rush mode but is pricey at NZD $33 for limited new content.

Project Fetu pilot in Otago boosts digital skills for Pacific and rural workers, offering community-based training amid regional manufacturing job cuts.

New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security as Technical Account Manager, enhancing support for partners and clients across New Zealand's Lower North and South Islands.