Opinion stories
Shadow spreadsheets often expose why council ERP projects collapse, as staff comply with change plans while quietly distrusting the new system.
APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.
AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.
Integrated systems can help preschool staff spot risks sooner, control access and protect children's privacy without slowing daily routines.
Customers are forced to repeat themselves as banks split branch, app and call centre teams, leaving hand-offs poorly owned and journeys broken.
Connected coolers are becoming a source of live market data, helping brands cut costs, improve safety and boost compliance across fleets.
Fragmented deal processes are slowing completions and raising disclosure risks as advisors juggle multiple transactions across disconnected systems.
Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.
Concerns over safety and dune damage could see full vehicle bans at Waimārama Beach, with permits reserved for ATVs and exempt users.
Vacant buildings, traffic and poor access are set to be tackled as Nelson council consults on a waterfront masterplan for the city.
Auckland's emergency AM radio coverage now rests on a single 110-metre mast, after RNZ replaced two ageing Henderson towers without disrupting service.
Travellers are increasingly left stranded at busy airports as lounge demand surges, prompting LoungePair to push backup access to restaurants and other amenities.
Businesses using spend management software could face costly lock-in if their platform only works with its own corporate cards.
A major coordinated attack on UK battery storage could cost the grid GBP £2 billion to GBP £10 billion within five years, Centrii says.
Granular fleet data could give Australian businesses better ESG reporting, while helping cut emissions, accidents and worker stress.
Incomplete customer data can undermine overseas sales, delaying deliveries, returns and marketing even when Australian fulfilment is strong.
Thousands of new homeowners face another decade of sweltering summers, with overheating rules for the Building Code pushed back to 2031.
Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.
Rushed closures can leave servers and networking gear with no buyer unless firms assess assets early and sanitise data first.
People without compatible phones, English fluency or safe access to devices risk missing vital instructions when emergencies strike.
