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Gallagher Security appoints new Business Manager in NZ
Unified Communications

Gallagher Security appoints new Business Manager in NZ

Gallagher Security has appointed Morgan Ruigrok as Business Development Manager for the Lower North Island, reinforcing their commitment to growth in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Cyberbullying

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying

Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Kusania Cairns joins Gallagher Security in key role
Firewalls

Kusania Cairns joins Gallagher Security in key role

Kusania Cairns has been appointed as Business Development Manager at Gallagher Security, aiming to strengthen partner relationships in the South Island.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Foodstuffs South Island wins top customer innovator award
EduTech

Foodstuffs South Island wins top customer innovator award

Foodstuffs South Island has been honoured with Trend Micro's Customer Innovator Award for its advanced integration of cybersecurity into digital strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
AI cameras help save Motutapu Island's rare birds
Surveillance

AI cameras help save Motutapu Island's rare birds

A Norway rat has been eradicated from Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf with the use of DOC's AI camera.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Island stories

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Digital Transformation

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event

Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X)

WWE 2K25 is set to launch on 14 March 2024, showcasing stark advancements in graphics and gameplay, promising a thrilling wrestling experience for fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 16e: Balancing performance & affordability
Apple

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 16e: Balancing performance & affordability

Apple's new iPhone 16e offers a compelling blend of performance and affordability, priced at USD $599, making it an attractive option for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales
Data Analytics

Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Gaming

Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains
Supply Chain

GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Apple unveils iPhone 16 & 16 Plus with enhanced features
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils iPhone 16 & 16 Plus with enhanced features

Apple unveils iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the A18 chip, new camera tech, and Apple Intelligence, starting at RRPNZ $1,599. Pre-orders open Saturday.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Island stories

Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
Artificial Intelligence

Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users

Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Being heard as a female senior leader
International Women's Day

Being heard as a female senior leader

As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.

By Rebecca Chapman • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Nokia to upgrade DE-CIX New York backbone to 400GE
DataCentre infrastructure

Nokia to upgrade DE-CIX New York backbone to 400GE

Nokia has been chosen to enhance DE-CIX New York's backbone network, bolstering its status as the largest internet exchange in the Northeast with upgraded optical technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war
Social Media

Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war

Marks & Spencer has dominated social media this Christmas, amassing an earned media value of GBP £6.7 million through a robust influencer campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
Hyperscale

Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power

Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024