AI changes accounting firm hiring, with more focus on soft skills
Despite workflow savings, 94% of New Zealand practices don’t expect AI to reduce team numbers over the next…
‘Reckless’ AI firms can’t control their models, claims whistleblower
“We don’t know how to prevent them from developing goals of their own and we don’t have the…
‘Squeamish’ no more: Mount Maunganui military drone maker Syos taps three local funds for capital
“Silicon Valley VCs are happy with defence and dual-use investing. New Zealand is behind, in my opinion. We’re…
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West’s Ukraine support
It was the latest move by Russia against western firms in response to a barrage of sanctions over…
Analyst distrusts major AI firms’ calls for a slowdown – but has other answers to AI woes
In a rare display of unity, Amodei gained support from OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and Elon Musk,…
Kip McGrath board rejects Crimson’s $48m takeover offer, Beaton notes shareholder support
If ultimately successful, Crimson would pay A$40m ($48m) cash to assume control of the ASX-listed international tutoring provider…
Nation of Debt: Business debt hits $143 billion, 3275 firms enter liquidation
With an annual growth rate of 4.9%, lending to the business sector is at its highest point since…
Winton upheaval: Chief financial officer follows chair, director out the door
Chairman Steven Joyce and director Guy Fergusson announced their resignations yesterday, citing a “fundamental misalignment” with majority shareholder…
Jarden-Barrenjoey poaching claims: Jarden loses opening salvo, told to try Employment Relations Authority
For Reynolds and Schenone, Philip Skelton KC argued the Employment Court had no jurisdiction to force the clones…
Media Insider: NZME chief executive Michael Boggs targets big tech firms for new AI content deals
Boggs confirmed to Media Insider that NZME was in discussions with AI firms, including Google, whose content licensing…
New Zealand creates remarkably valuable tech firms. How can it keep more of the benefits? – Rod McNaughton
Is New Zealand as good at retaining the wider economic benefits of successful technology companies as it is…
Halter’s New Zealand business sees revenue jump, reveals new customer numbers
Shareholders Craig Piggott, Max Olson and Sir Peter Beck vacated their shares in the New Zealand entity in…