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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Watch: Aurora becomes first Kiwi-made aircraft to break the sound barrier
First civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.
Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up
The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.
Kiwis lose $2.3b to online scams, Government readies three big moves
New type of scam emerges as the biggest threat.
Infratil sees gains for One NZ, Trump uncertainty for Longroad Energy
Infratil shares have risen off the back of its result.
Sky TV talks tough on rugby, expects softening revenue, possible extra satellite migration costs
Media firm reports tougher landscape – but sticks with profit and revenue guidance.
Peter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contract
The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.
NZ's largest tech exporters in the Tin200: Growth slows, staff fall, as Trump tariffs loom
The annual ranking of our largest and fastest growing tech exporters.
NZ’s Auror raises $82m from Taser maker, grocery giants
Firm pushes into the US, new AI tools.
Kiwi timelapse firm rakes in Series A millions, tools up with AI
A Christchurch start-up partners with North America's largest independent home builder.
Spark faces index D-Day: Analyst says stock over-sold
Analyst says while there have been setbacks, investors have overreacted.
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Newly minted unicorn: Jamie Beaton's Crimson raises $68m at $1b valuation
'It's the single biggest cheque we've ever written.'
Tech Insider: Auckland AI start-up signs deal with huge real estate broker in the US
PLUS: More intrigue at Spark. Google NZ finally moves on financial services verification.
The Ngāti Porou woman who invented BMW’s colour-changing car
Stella Clarke will change the way you buy a car.
'NZ is our superpower': American CEO on keeping faith in Kiwis
Life after the $1.5 billion firm's NZX delisting.
Travel warning: Older phones, some newer gadgets won’t work in Australia soon
The same goes for connected gadgets such as the Amazon Kindle.
Commerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco tax
Starlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.
‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growth
From 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.
Sky TV heads off local launch of HBO's direct-to-consumer Max with new WBD deal
A key win for the pay-TV broadcaster.
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.
Wellington start-up raises $8m, hires Silicon Valley CEO, injects AI
Why a software firm shifted its centre of gravity to the US.
Datacom says its new tool will deliver an AI confidence boost
Homegrown Enterprise AI Assistant hits the market.
Tech Insider: Spark CEO, chairwoman’s ‘cut-short’ jaunt across the Tasman sets tongues wagging
Under-pressure telco subject to more speculation.
What’s eating Spark? Three pain points – and a three-step comeback plan
Can the telco navigate through its perfect storm?
Tech Insider: Start-up raises $12m for its new way of business banking
PLUS: One NZ gets 'cell tower-in-the-sky' green light, LinkedIn's new take on AI.
Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging
Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.
Payments giant Stripe puts boots on the ground in NZ
It’s just the start of a push to expand its presence here.
Rocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’
But there's a snag with its first mission to the Red Planet.
2degrees wins big education contract previously held by Spark
Sir John Key's Palo Alto Networks is also part of the new N4L line-up.
The most successful Kiwi startup you’ve never heard of
Auckland and Christchurch startup has scored $38m.
Former sparkie in for $9m+ payday as his app sells to UK firm
PLUS: The OIO publishes more details on Kami's $289m offshore sale.
‘We couldn’t have done it without AI’ – Kiwi start-up raises $6m
Start-up's customer research software adopted by some of NZ and Australia's biggest firms.
Tech Insider: Mark Rocket on Kea Aerospace’s $15m raise, rift with Peter Beck
Plus: New blood at Tuanz, John Chow goes electric.
Kiwi businesses pay cyber-ransoms on the sly
That's despite stated policies not to pay.
Finance director quits at under-pressure Spark
It follows a run of bad news for Spark, with fears it will fall out of a key global index.
Judith Collins reveals details of ‘red-tape cutting’ space strategy
New policy announced at Christchurch summit will be implemented by the end of 2025.
Aerospace summit: Protestors see too much defence work, startups say we’re too squeamish
Group wanted Rocket Lab and Rakon to cut all ties with military, surveillance partners.
Tech Insider: Spark puts some numbers around its big Transpower win
Plus: Infratil is downgraded, Microsoft reveals its plan to reboot a nuclear plant.
Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.
ASB parent CBA could replace thousands of call centre staff with AI
AI comes knocking for helpdesk jobs.
Potential life-saver: Regulator approves Apple Watch sleep apnoea detection
Global rollout for new health feature.
NZ's starvation-rations GovGPT
'It looks like you're trying to make a chatbot. Can I help you with that?'
‘We need a common sense solution’ - Brown wades into scooter stoush
Disability groups advocate for review or law change.
Should NZ follow Australia’s social media ban for teens? Netsafe's suprising take
Plus: Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden weighs in.
Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO
Where in the world is Stephen Macaskill?
Watch: Vessev’s hydrofoiling e-boat takes to the water, attracts US backer
Auckland startup had a funding close-call, backer reveals.
Apple’s launch: iPhone 16, Kiwi accent AI, AirPods that double as hearing aids
Apple launches new iPods, iPhones and other products.
‘Chrono-working’ tipped to be NZ’s next big employment craze
But are bosses suffering Next Big Thing fatigue?
One NZ predicament: Starlink ‘celltower in the sky’ slips
One NZ and Optus are forced to pull back on earlier promises as rivals target Musk's firm.
Watchdog prods telcos on coverage maps - and wants exits without penalty
Telcos say it's not clear-cut.
Chorus close to reconnecting all customers after three-day Auckland outage, blamed on vandals
Cables cut, taking out service in Onehunga and Māngere.
Allbirds shares sink 18% after company reveals plan to avoid Nasdaq delisting
Troubled Kiwi-American firm takes action.
One NZ raises mobile pricing by $5 a month, cites 24% bump in usage
Some prepay data prices will also increase.
Half-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock
The industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.
Disinformation-fighting group Tohatoha disbands after losing funding
The group lost support from its main financial backer.
'Star Wars': Musk v Bezos – Amazon buys land in NZ for Project Kuiper
New Zealand is part of the Star Wars between two of the world's two richest humans.
The hits and the heartbreaks: Venture capital boss lifts lid on fund
Icehouse Ventures aims to make the venture capital world "less of a black box".
E-scooter wars: Kiwi contender, Chinese giant among those vying to replace Beam
At least four contenders are in the running.
NZTA puts the kibosh on Ario e-scooters’ riderless self-parking
The company says falling foul of a technicality will actually add to footpath clutter.
Beam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to police
The e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.
‘Glowtime’ on Sept 10: The top rumours about the new iPhones and Apple AI
Tech firm gears up for major launch event.
Chorus issues dividend forecast well above expectations, reveals strategy reset
The company has set a goal of being all-fibre by 2030.
Hundreds of jobs on the line as Spark cuts $50m from wage bill
But it has big plans for more data centre investment.
Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’
Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.
Americans take controlling stake in NZ software firm at $300m valuation
A second hot education startup falls under US control.