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Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air
Wearables

Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air

At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
CDC Data Centres NZ swings to loss despite rental growth
Data centers

CDC Data Centres NZ swings to loss despite rental growth

A NZD $145.6 million property revaluation loss and higher financing costs pushed the data centre operator to a NZD $87.7 million annual deficit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia
Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit
Google

Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit

Higher advertising demand helped lift Google New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $27.6 million, despite rising costs and tax.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
GoPro opens Mission 1 pre-orders in Australia & NZ
NZD

GoPro opens Mission 1 pre-orders in Australia & NZ

Australian and New Zealand buyers can now pre-order GoPro's cinema-style MISSION 1 range, priced from AUD $949.95 ahead of retail sales on 29 May.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Kiwibank attacks bonus rates in New Zealand savings
Westpac

Kiwibank attacks bonus rates in New Zealand savings

Households could be losing hundreds of millions in interest as bonus savings rates vanish when monthly conditions are missed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania
NZD

Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania

Households in Australia and New Zealand now have a stick vacuum aimed at pet hair, allergens and mixed debris, with up to 100 minutes' runtime.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

Runners and gym-goers get secure, sweatproof earbuds with 12-hour battery life, though the oversized case may deter casual users.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

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Acer Computer New Zealand profit more than doubles
IT services

Acer Computer New Zealand profit more than doubles

Lower costs and a tax benefit lifted Acer Computer New Zealand's annual profit, even as revenue held steady at NZD $26.55 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Schneider Electric NZ profit rises despite lower sales
Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric NZ profit rises despite lower sales

Lower operating costs helped Schneider Electric NZ lift annual profit to NZD $9.2 million even as revenue fell 9.5% to NZD $175.4 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Dicker Data NZ profit rises despite modest revenue growth
IT Industry

Dicker Data NZ profit rises despite modest revenue growth

Lower operating costs and reduced finance expenses helped lift Dicker Data NZ's profit to NZD $8.5 million, despite only modest revenue growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
New Zealand cyber losses rise as C2 incidents return
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber losses rise as C2 incidents return

Direct financial losses climbed 76 per cent to NZD $5.6 million as three highly significant breaches revived fears over public fallout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Kiwi travellers spent NZD $700m on hidden overseas costs
Fintech

Kiwi travellers spent NZD $700m on hidden overseas costs

Hidden fees and loose budgeting left New Zealanders more than NZD $700 million out of pocket on overseas trips last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025
Fintech

Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025

Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens
Fintech

Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens

Stronger operating cash flow lifted Windcave's year-end cash balance to NZD $108.1 million, even as revenue was broadly flat.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline
Enterprise Resource Planning

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline

Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Identity fraud hit 55% of New Zealand firms: Lumin
Data Protection

Identity fraud hit 55% of New Zealand firms: Lumin

New Zealand firms face mounting identity fraud losses of NZD $2.2 million a year, as 90% fear AI-linked weaknesses in document checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026