Bowen Pan, the New Zealander who invented Facebook Marketplace, is home to give back to start-ups and tech companies
Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away. Source: NZ Herald Business News
26% jump in new vehicle sales pinned on Investment Boost, changes to All-of-Government contract
Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Datacom achieves profit increase and cuts staff amid its AI transformation
The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Refund money for 3G-only phone now, Consumer NZ says; Auckland Council says it’s not responsible for Amazon’s deserted construction site – Tech Insider
Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Anthropic study reveals AI agents could go rogue, resort to blackmail or corporate espionage if threatened with shutdown
"Open the server room doors, Claude." Source: NZ Herald Business News
Canterbury unveils $1b aerospace plan with workforce and diversity goals
Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Australia’s under-16 social media ban: Age verification hurdles tested, Apple introduces new protections for kids – Tech Insider
Netsafe's CEO has criticised the under-16 ban as a 'bureaucratic fever dream'. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Spark bags $47m after accepting ‘low ball’ offer for Hutchison shares
Funds from sale of stake in Hutchison Telecommunications will be used to reduce debt. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Ute buyers face Investment Boost carrot, Fringe Benefit Tax stick
The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ firm Dawn Aerospace lands $10m-plus space plane deal with US government agency
The Aurora space plane can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity. Source: NZ Herald Business News