The U.S. leads in 14 of 18 industries shaping the future economy — but the lead isn’t guaranteed
Geopolitics are dominating headlines, and trade conflict is accelerating. In this context, countries and companies need to position themselves…
AI delivers millions in productivity gains in New Zealand businesses
Falling productivity in New Zealand The findings come as New Zealand has fallen on key productivity measures, including…
New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns
The Technology Users Association of New Zealand has released its 2026 Digital Priorities Report, which warns that New…
Productivity data shows NZ’s economic performance continued to decline post-Covid
Multi-factor productivity (the measure combining changes based on labour output and the changes based on capital investment) declined…
Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
Avanade is expanding its local capability in New Zealand as part of a broader Australia and New Zealand…
New Zealand firms seek energy certainty to boost investment
New Zealand businesses would invest more if domestic energy costs and supply were more stable and predictable, according…
Thousands of executives aren’t seeing AI productivity boom, reminding economists of IT-era paradox
In 1987, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow made a stark observation about the stalling evolution of the…
The economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope
Alex Imas didn’t arrive at optimism easily. The University of Chicago economist economist occupies an unusual space in…
Where’s the brave politician who’ll make an unpopular call on tax, debt and productivity? – Liam Dann
We all know that, and we all seem to agree that it should be a priority. But reeling…
40% unemployment and a 3-day work week: they’re the same thing, top economist says
The artificial intelligence debate has a framing problem, and one of America’s most prominent economists has an idea…
OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship
The OPPO Find N6 aims to make a foldable feel like a daily phone. The first impression is…
OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
OPPO has launched the Find N6 foldable smartphone in New Zealand, where it will go on sale for…