Māori stories
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.
Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
Microsoft to train another 200,000 New Zealanders in AI and digital skills by 2028 as demand surges and businesses chase productivity gains.
Microsoft's latest New Zealand impact report says its tech drove NZD $3.4 billion in productivity gains, with AI adoption spreading fast across sectors.
Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.
Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.
New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
Te Ara Hihiko wins top NZ Compare honour for tackling systemic barriers and boosting Māori and Pasifika equity in Aotearoa's tech sector.
Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.
Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.
New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.
Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa's tech industry.
New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.
