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Chris Keall
Technology Editor/Senior Business Writer

Chris Keall is the technology editor and a senior business writer for the NZ Herald.

Chris has spent more than 20 years as a business and technology journalist. His past roles included editor of NZ PC World, editor of Internet Magazine, editor of home theatre and gadget title >>FFWD and technology editor for NBR. He has a BA from the University of Auckland and is the author of two books published by HarperCollins, including Download: The Internet Made Easy. His awards include the Magazine Publishers’ Association Business Magazine Editor of the Year. You can contact Chris at chris.keall@nzme.co.nz.

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Tech Insider: A web browser is coming from the makers of ChatGPT – and it's made by a Kiwi
Business

Tech Insider: A web browser is coming from the makers of ChatGPT – and it's made by a Kiwi

14 Jul 05:00 PM
New World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attack
Business|companies

New World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attack

12 Jul 02:39 AM

New World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.

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‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cut
Technology

‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cut

11 Jul 04:00 AM

The Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.

Top 5 takeaways from Samsung's super-slim foldable phone and watch event
Technology

Top 5 takeaways from Samsung's super-slim foldable phone and watch event

10 Jul 05:00 AM

For the first time, the firm's foldable phones are the same thickness as standard models.

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Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed
Technology

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed

09 Jul 05:00 PM

Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

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NZ's 'light touch' AI strategy raises eyebrows among experts
Technology

NZ's 'light touch' AI strategy raises eyebrows among experts

08 Jul 11:30 PM

Critics say the strategy lacks timelines, deliverables and measurable goals.

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$30 billion blast-off: Why Rocket Lab just hit an all-time high
Companies

$30 billion blast-off: Why Rocket Lab just hit an all-time high

08 Jul 03:33 AM

Recent US political developments impact Rocket Lab, Infratil and Allbirds.

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Tech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting software
Business|companies

Tech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting software

07 Jul 07:00 AM

PLUS: Medtech projected to earn $3.8b a year by 2028.

Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back
Business|companies

Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back

05 Jul 12:00 AM

Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.

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Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike
Business|personal finance

Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike

04 Jul 05:00 AM

Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.

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One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'
Business|economy

One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'

01 Jul 05:00 PM

The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.

Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause
Business|companies

Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause

30 Jun 07:00 AM

Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.

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AI agents resort to blackmail, worse when under threat
Business

AI agents resort to blackmail, worse when under threat

27 Jun 04:13 AM

"Open the server room doors, Claude."

Canterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035
Business|economy

Canterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035

26 Jun 01:46 AM

Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.

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Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider
Business|companies

Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider

24 Jun 10:22 PM

Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?

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AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
Business|economy

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

24 Jun 03:00 AM

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

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Tech Insider: Australia's U16 social media ban passes key test – but NZ watchdog remains sceptical
Business|companies

Tech Insider: Australia's U16 social media ban passes key test – but NZ watchdog remains sceptical

23 Jun 05:00 PM

Netsafe's CEO has criticised the under-16 ban as a 'bureaucratic fever dream'.

Spark bags $47m windfall
Telecommunications

Spark bags $47m windfall

22 Jun 09:42 PM

Funds from sale of stake in Hutchison Telecommunications will be used to reduce debt.

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Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
Business|small business

Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York

19 Jun 02:37 AM

It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.

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Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?
Business

Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?

18 Jun 06:00 AM

The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.

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Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Business|companies

Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts

15 Jun 11:27 PM

Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.

One NZ expands Starlink partnership to Internet of Things
Business|companies

One NZ expands Starlink partnership to Internet of Things

15 Jun 09:34 PM

Direct to Cell service reaches 40% of the country not covered by land-based networks.

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Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
Business|companies

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid

12 Jun 08:30 PM

The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

Internet services worldwide hit by glitches, Cloudflare blames Google’s Cloud Platform
Business

Internet services worldwide hit by glitches, Cloudflare blames Google’s Cloud Platform

12 Jun 08:15 PM

Cloud service says it's coming back online.

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‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
Media and marketing

‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise

11 Jun 05:00 PM

"Fastest to $20m revenue."

Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule
Business

Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule

11 Jun 04:49 AM

PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.

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Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test
Technology

Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test

10 Jun 05:00 PM

Newcomer says it will have no surge pricing – at least at launch.

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Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
Technology

Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund

10 Jun 03:14 AM

PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.

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3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaints
Telecommunications

3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaints

09 Jun 01:02 AM

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.

Horror, budgeting and tracking meteor showers: Kiwi app makers score global wins in Apple competitions
Business

Horror, budgeting and tracking meteor showers: Kiwi app makers score global wins in Apple competitions

08 Jun 09:22 PM

Gongs awarded in the buildup to the Worldwide Developers Conference 2025.

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NZ EV market rebounds strongly, but Tesla struggles to catch the wave
Business|economy

NZ EV market rebounds strongly, but Tesla struggles to catch the wave

05 Jun 02:47 AM

Overall new vehicle sales nudge up.

Tech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready tool
Technology

Tech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready tool

04 Jun 07:04 AM

PLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.

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‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splash
Business|small business

‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splash

03 Jun 05:00 PM

Wellington start-up says it will be able to spot when you're burned out.

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Spark in line for $47m windfall – but activist investor unhappy
Telecommunications

Spark in line for $47m windfall – but activist investor unhappy

03 Jun 12:35 AM

A minority shareholder labels it a 'lowball offer'.

Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard
Business

Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard

01 Jun 05:27 AM

Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party

Tech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on Harvard
Business|companies

Tech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on Harvard

29 May 11:00 PM

PLUS: A Beehive tilt for the Crimson boss? TIN man looks for gold.

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Morrison pockets $456m in fees as Infratil makes net loss of $261.3m
Telecommunications

Morrison pockets $456m in fees as Infratil makes net loss of $261.3m

28 May 04:23 AM

The NZSA says past changes make a fee more palatable but clearer disclosure's needed.

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'Show me a path to a billion': Sir Peter Beck on how start-ups should pitch investors
Business|personal finance

'Show me a path to a billion': Sir Peter Beck on how start-ups should pitch investors

26 May 05:00 PM

The venture capital firm is flush after raising new capital and is looking to invest.

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Eroad squeaks back into black, addresses tariffs, 3G shutdown
Technology

Eroad squeaks back into black, addresses tariffs, 3G shutdown

26 May 01:31 AM

Shares gained strongly after the fleet-tracking firm delivered its full-year result.

‘Proven success in conflict zones’ -  Tauranga drone maker Syos wins Hi-Tech Company of the Year
Business

‘Proven success in conflict zones’ - Tauranga drone maker Syos wins Hi-Tech Company of the Year

23 May 11:00 AM

Peter Beck named Flying Kiwi.

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Tech boss's withering take on the Budget
Technology

Tech boss's withering take on the Budget

22 May 07:46 PM

Net reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.

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Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
Technology

Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes

22 May 04:20 AM

No surprises in another thin year for the sector.

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Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
Technology

Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away

21 May 10:46 PM

An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.

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Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Business|companies

Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story

21 May 05:00 AM

Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Technology

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab

20 May 03:01 AM

Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

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Two private equity firms reportedly circling Spark
Business|markets

Two private equity firms reportedly circling Spark

19 May 09:13 PM

Some analysts say the stock is oversold.

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On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
Business|companies

On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way

19 May 09:00 PM

We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.

Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
Technology

Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost

18 May 10:50 PM

The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.

Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price
Business|markets

Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price

18 May 10:23 PM

Limited full-year guidance falls slightly short of analysts' expectations.

Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Technology

Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner

16 May 04:00 AM

Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.

Kiwi startup lands TikTok as a client
Technology

Kiwi startup lands TikTok as a client

16 May 02:00 AM

Founder realises he has a blind spot - then corrects it.

Xero cracks $2 billion revenue for first time but subscriber growth slows
Business

Xero cracks $2 billion revenue for first time but subscriber growth slows

14 May 11:51 PM

Software will escape tariffs but Xero vulnerable to recession, analyst says.

The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban
Business|companies

The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban

14 May 05:32 AM

There are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.

Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Technology

Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?

13 May 05:44 AM

Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.

Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
Business|markets

Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true

09 May 12:23 AM

PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking
Business|personal finance

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking

08 May 11:00 PM

Government, banks respond.

Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
Economy

Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry

06 May 06:00 AM

The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.

Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
Business|markets

Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far

05 May 09:44 PM

EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
Business|markets

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank

05 May 03:00 AM

One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans
Business|markets

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans

01 May 08:35 PM

The troubled Being AI slims down.

Legaltech firm VXT raises $2.5m at $45m value with Silicon Valley backing
Technology

Legaltech firm VXT raises $2.5m at $45m value with Silicon Valley backing

01 May 03:01 AM

Firm says it's fast growing in the US and tracking to a $100m revenue within two years.

Spark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: report
Business|markets

Spark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: report

01 May 12:09 AM

Surf's up for the telco as its capital-raising effort comes to the sharp end.

Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
Technology

Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund

28 Apr 09:00 PM

PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.

‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership
Business|economy

‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership

28 Apr 08:00 PM

Crown inaction, talent and cyber-security pain points in Tuanz Digital Priorities report.

On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury
Business|small business

On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.

'Very grateful': Satellite service helps in highway accident rescue
Business

'Very grateful': Satellite service helps in highway accident rescue

23 Apr 10:16 PM

One NZ's Satellite TXT uses Starlink to cover 40% of NZ without cellular networks.

Spark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialist
Business|markets

Spark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialist

17 Apr 02:00 AM

Telco looking to make up lost ground in its drive to slash labour costs.

NZ businesses struggling to see returns from their AI spend - the factors holding them back
Business|economy

NZ businesses struggling to see returns from their AI spend - the factors holding them back

16 Apr 02:10 AM

Many NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.

Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
Business|economy

Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags

15 Apr 03:56 AM

A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI-driven robots, faces up to tariff threat
Business|economy

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI-driven robots, faces up to tariff threat

11 Apr 01:20 AM

Four times faster than the humans.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
Business|companies

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life

09 Apr 07:00 PM

A head start in race against blood cancer.

On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
Business

On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups

08 Apr 05:05 PM

The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied
Business

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied

08 Apr 05:05 AM

The previous backers have pulled out.

Microagression, tech bros, fewer promotions – women in tech still see many issues: survey
Business|economy

Microagression, tech bros, fewer promotions – women in tech still see many issues: survey

07 Apr 11:00 PM

PLUS: Has the DEI backlash hit New Zealand?

Tech Insider: The NZ tech stars in the gun with Trump’s tariffs – and who could escape
Technology

Tech Insider: The NZ tech stars in the gun with Trump’s tariffs – and who could escape

07 Apr 07:00 AM

PLUS: The sector that will 'escape a direct hit'.

Tesla’s NZ sales slump
Business

Tesla’s NZ sales slump

03 Apr 04:36 AM

Elon Musk's EVs see their NZ sales slide - but a number of factors are in play.

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Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers
Business|small business

Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers

02 Apr 08:00 PM

The small business-focused start-up bags its first two corporate clients.

Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal
Business|markets

Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal

01 Apr 01:15 AM

The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.

Tech Insider: Microsoft pulls Windows 10 support unless you pay $50 or upgrade - experts on your level of risk if you’re stranded, promising news for Ubco customers, Being AI finally finds directors
Technology

Tech Insider: Microsoft pulls Windows 10 support unless you pay $50 or upgrade - experts on your level of risk if you’re stranded, promising news for Ubco customers, Being AI finally finds directors

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