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Datagrid signs 140MW deal to power Southland AI campus
DataCentre infrastructure

Datagrid signs 140MW deal to power Southland AI campus

Datagrid strikes 140MW, 15-year power deal with Mercury to anchor a renewable AI data centre campus planned for Southland by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
Data Analytics

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
US company Bourns tries to take over New Zealand chip maker Rakon
Unified Communications

US company Bourns tries to take over New Zealand chip maker Rakon

US firm Bourns launches NZD $356m bid for loss‑making Rakon, offering NZD $1.55 a share and locking up 41% of the chip maker's stock.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
KiwiSaaS relaunches as industry-led network to boost NZ SaaS
Financial Systems

KiwiSaaS relaunches as industry-led network to boost NZ SaaS

KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand's booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify
Cartech

US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
Crypto

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand's first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Agricultural Technology

Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires
NZX

Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires

Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay
Fintech

Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay

The survey has shown a shift in power from the board to its stakeholders, who are applying pressure to improve its ESG performance and reporting.

By Gaurav Sharma • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Blackpearl Group announces intention to list on the NZX
Cloud Services

Blackpearl Group announces intention to list on the NZX

The company says that its proprietary private platform, the Pearl Engine, is the cornerstone of organic growth for both built and acquired technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022

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EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Blackpearl ARR jumps 114pc to NZD $23.7m, eyes NZD $30m
Data Analytics

Blackpearl ARR jumps 114pc to NZD $23.7m, eyes NZD $30m

Blackpearl ARR surges 114pc to NZD $23.7m in record quarter, as data-led platform strategy puts NZD $30m target firmly in sight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders
Fintech

Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders

Moomoo assembles top strategists for a free 2026 outlook webinar, dissecting AI, commodities, US volatility and regional market plays.

By Greg Boland • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion
Fintech

PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion

PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift
Crypto

Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift

Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Partner Programmes

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Blackpearl Group welcomes Tori Colebourne as new Chief Marketing Officer
Data Analytics

Blackpearl Group welcomes Tori Colebourne as new Chief Marketing Officer

Blackpearl Group announces Tori Colebourne, ex-Head of Growth at Spark Business Group, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023