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Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion

Regional hotel dealmaking has surged despite geopolitical and rate risks, with JLL now forecasting USD $15 billion in Asia Pacific transactions for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

eCommerce

Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses

New subscription limits could leave Kiwi owner-operators paying up to NZD $883 a month to keep posting links to customers.

By Nik Dirga • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Cohesity names Datacom APJ MSP Partner of the Year

The recognition boosts Datacom's standing across Australia and New Zealand as customers demand stronger cyber resilience, data protection and recovery support.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules

Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

Farm Focus marks 45 years serving farmers in Australasia

The Masterton-based company now supports more than 10,000 farmers and advisers, as cloud software and AI reshape farm finances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Generative AI

Bunnings launches AI shopping assistant Buddy in NZ

New Zealand shoppers can now get project advice and product suggestions online as Bunnings rolls out Buddy across its website and app.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Renewable energy

McKay delivers Samoa's first low-carbon ferry network

Passengers in Samoa will gain cleaner island links as five solar-powered catamarans start service, cutting diesel use and transport emissions.

By Mara Sugue • 2 min read • Today

Agricultural Technology

KiwiNet honours research commercialisation winners

The network says more than 20 years of backing research spin-outs is now creating jobs, deals and export-ready technologies nationwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Construction

Ingram retains Hawke's Bay excavator operator title

His regional victory sends Marcus Ingram to the national finals after he beat eight other operators in Hastings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

New Zealand Labour Party

What's going on with retirement village share prices?

Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • 2 days ago

EDS

EDS doctor Chris Holdaway restricted from seeing patients by Medical Council

Hundreds of EDS patients may now struggle to get assessments for suspected vascular compression syndromes after the Medical Council imposed temporary restrictions.

By Anusha Bradley • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Ministry of Health

'An agonising loss of life and potential': Three accidental drug overdose deaths per week

Nearly half of fatal overdose cases remain under investigation, as new figures show the toll has stayed stubbornly high for years.

By Kate Green • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Real estate

Sale of Wellington Kāinga Ora houses sparks local backlash

Local activists say the planned sale could reduce Wellington's already scarce public housing, with more than 600 households waiting for homes.

By Kajal Nair and Anya Fielding • 5 min read • 2 days ago

New Zealand Labour Party

Women flown out of region to give birth due to hiring challenges, not funding, MP says

Expectant mothers were flown or driven to Nelson for safety after temporary staffing gaps at Wairau Hospital exposed Marlborough's obstetrics shortage.

By Kira Carrington • 6 min read • 2 days ago