New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 8

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to accelerate AI sales growth, leveraging USD $2.1m ARR and expanding its global footprint in automated outbound sales.

RedShield launches Third Horizon, a new feature demanding email verification to bolster defence against rising DDoS and automated bot attacks worldwide.

Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

New research shows 92% of firms plan to expand customer education in 2025, despite facing challenges scaling programmes and measuring their impact.

Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.

Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.