Drones and AI Transform Seabird Monitoring Across Remote Pacific Islands
Drones and artificial intelligence are emerging as powerful new tools for monitoring seabird populations across the remote islands of the Pacific, where traditional conservation work is often limited by distance,…
AI Forum New Zealand Launches Member Hub to Boost AI Collaboration and Capability
The AI Forum New Zealand has launched a new digital Member Hub aimed at strengthening collaboration and capability across the country’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. The online platform is designed to…
AI Agents and Legal Personhood in New Zealand: A Tikanga-Based Argument for Digital Legal Rights
The article argues that New Zealand’s existing legal recognition of non-human entities as legal persons—such as Te Urewera, the Whanganui River, and Te Kāhui Tupua (Taranaki Maunga)—creates a strong precedent…
AI-Driven Data Incidents Rise as Australia Faces Security Gaps
A new cybersecurity report highlights a sharp increase in AI-related data security incidents across Australia, driven by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools in workplaces. The Proofpoint 2026 AI and…
Papua New Guinea Warns AI Adoption Is Outpacing Safeguards as Government Moves Toward Rapid Deployment
Papua New Guinea is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence, but senior officials are warning that safeguards and governance structures are not developing at the same pace. At the PNG…
Business Leaders Say NZ Lagging in AI Adoption, Call for Clearer Strategy
New Zealand business leaders are giving the country low marks for its current pace of artificial intelligence adoption, warning that companies are both overusing and misusing AI in key areas…
HeadBox Launches AI-Powered Events Platform in New Zealand
Global events technology company HeadBox has launched its AI-powered platform in Auckland, marking a major expansion into New Zealand’s growing business events sector. The platform offers access to more than…
NZ Firms Warned AI Not Yet Delivering Profit as Government Pushes Adoption
A new Parliamentary committee report has warned that many international businesses are struggling to achieve a meaningful return on investment from artificial intelligence, even as New Zealand and Singapore position…
Kiwi Kids Turning to AI Chatbots for Friendship Sparks Concern Among Experts
A growing number of Kiwi children are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for companionship, raising concerns among parenting and mental health experts about the potential risks of early emotional…
APRA Warns Financial Sector to Strengthen AI Risk Governance
Australia’s financial regulator is urging banks, insurers, and superannuation funds to urgently improve how they manage risks associated with artificial intelligence, warning that current safeguards are not keeping pace with…
