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Govt to reallocate $122m of science funds to advanced technology

The move follows a report by the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council identifying four priority areas for future public investment.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Tech & Innovation

Reti says biotech regs lag other countries by two decades

Tech & Innovation

Five AI concepts shortlisted for new national platform

Shoeshine

What will the NZ Institute for Advanced Technology actually do?

Politics

Govt names new advisory council on science and innovation

Tech & Innovation

Government needs to invest more on R&D: Sir Peter Gluckman

Tech & Innovation

Angel investor numbers on the rise, smaller cheques written

Why the number of active angel investors has leapt 39% on the previous year.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Tech & Innovation

Kiwi recruitment startup using AI to matchmake the perfect pair

Empathix has an AI avatar that helps hirers get what they want, and ensures job seekers feel heard.

Will Mace Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Tech & Innovation

Alimetry gets FDA nod for AI-powered update to its gastric device

It opens up the opportunity for a more wearable next generation of products.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Deals

Kiwi tech firm Assurity achieves aspirations with sale to Aspire

Co-founders of quality assurance business will stick around for the transition, as will more than 150 consultants across five offices.

Will Mace Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Tech & Innovation

OpenStar lands $35m govt loan aimed at NZ fusion hub

A loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund is backing OpenStar’s next fusion facility, as ministers bet infrastructure can anchor a new deep tech cluster in New Zealand.