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Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026

DevOps

Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform

Stuff is recruiting a founding Principal Engineer in Auckland to architect and build a greenfield AI-driven consumer news platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Data Privacy

Tim Richardson joins InfoSum as first NZ team member

Tim Richardson has been appointed as InfoSum's first Client Partner in New Zealand, aiming to enhance local client engagement and data collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft

Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

EduTech

Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand

IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Digital Entertainment

Stuff unveils video platform

New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

Digital Entertainment

NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched

Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Anonymous

Opinion: How the Paris attacks won the internet

The problem is that mainstream media dictates what we care about. We are all suckers. I take it the Ebola crisis is over now?.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015

Ebooks

Is printed news destined for the litter tray as more Kiwis head online?

As Kiwis increasingly favour digital over print, concerns rise over literacy levels and the future of printed news in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015

Stuff

Android App of the Week - Stuff

With all the top news sections, the Stuff app is great way to keep up to date with all the latest news from around the country and the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012

Global Stories

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Generative AI

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Unified Communications

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Stuff takes 100% ownership of Stuff Fibre

Media entity Stuff has acquired the internet service provider Stuff Fibre, allowing it to continue building a great internet service for New Zealanders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018