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Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work
Generative AI

Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work

Australian and New Zealand students using Turnitin's monitored writing platform were about 40% less likely to submit work flagged as mostly AI-generated.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Most ANZ firms still fail to scale AI beyond pilots
Digital Transformation

Most ANZ firms still fail to scale AI beyond pilots

Only 5.2% of organisations in Australia and New Zealand have scaled AI beyond pilots, with structure and workflows proving the biggest barriers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
80% of ANZ firms hit by cyberattacks, Claroty says
Digital Transformation

80% of ANZ firms hit by cyberattacks, Claroty says

Operational downtime and safety risks are mounting, as Claroty says ANZ organisations lost an average USD $2.04 million per cyberattack last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools
Identity and Access Management

Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools

Most enterprises are deploying AI agents in production without dedicated security controls, leaving a 40-to-1 gap between adoption and readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
BrightHR links with Xero Payroll to cut SME errors
Risk & Compliance

BrightHR links with Xero Payroll to cut SME errors

Manual payroll checks are a growing liability for Australian SMEs, with the new link meant to reduce underpayments, audits and back-pay orders.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up
Software Defined Wide Area Network

Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up

Enterprises in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand will gain a single service to manage AI-era cloud networks across multiple platforms.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
SYOS Aerospace raises first institutional funding round
Robotics

SYOS Aerospace raises first institutional funding round

The defence startup will use the cash to expand research, boost production and widen its international reach after years of contract-led growth.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Infor says Australian firms lead Asia-Pacific AI adoption
Manufacturing

Infor says Australian firms lead Asia-Pacific AI adoption

Australian enterprises have emerged as the region's most mature AI users, with 42% already at full-scale deployment, according to Infor research.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Will the election have an impact on rents?
Housing

Will the election have an impact on rents?

Rents are expected to stay subdued despite the election, as weak demand, ample supply and household finances continue to cap increases.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • This month
Construction begins on country's highest road bridge
Agricultural Technology

Construction begins on country's highest road bridge

Road users and freight operators should benefit from a safer, more reliable link, as the project is now forecast at $275-$325m after savings on tender pricing and design.

By Alexa Cook • 3 min read • This month
Feijoa & Renti let renters turn points into KiwiSaver
Investing

Feijoa & Renti let renters turn points into KiwiSaver

Renters in New Zealand can now convert loyalty points into KiwiSaver or investments, as Feijoa expands beyond round-ups with Renti Rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Afterpay expands to NZ ticketing as sport spending surges
Buy Now Pay Later

Afterpay expands to NZ ticketing as sport spending surges

Fans are turning to buy now, pay later to secure scarce seats, as entertainment orders on the platform jumped 60% year on year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Vulnerable 114-year-old bridge into Martinborough closing for debris removal
Emergency services

Vulnerable 114-year-old bridge into Martinborough closing for debris removal

Drivers to Martinborough face two days of delays this week as flood debris is cleared from the only direct road link into town.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • This month
Rangiora's failing water pipes set for 'once in a generation' overhaul
Heavy Rain

Rangiora's failing water pipes set for 'once in a generation' overhaul

Businesses in Rangiora face months of disruption as ageing mains under High Street are replaced to avoid further bursts and flooding.

By David Hill • 3 min read • This month
$30 vape sparks $2.5m headache: Recycling mistakes cost ratepayers
Local Government

$30 vape sparks $2.5m headache: Recycling mistakes cost ratepayers

Recycling failures have left ratepayers covering $2.5 million in damage and months of costly detours after a vape battery ignited a fire.

By Kira Carrington • 3 min read • This month
Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand
Cybersecurity

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Card fee regulations are here, so why are card surcharges more common than ever?
Commerce Commission

Card fee regulations are here, so why are card surcharges more common than ever?

Consumers are still being hit by hefty card surcharges as retailers say lower interchange fees are hard to track and not yet filtering through.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • This month
Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants
Visa

Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants

At least a quarter of the debt is unlikely to be recovered, as Health NZ relies on overseas collection efforts and annual write-offs.

By Gill Bonnett • 6 min read • This month