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.
Credit card surcharges: Watchdog says fee cap will save shoppers millions
Visa and Mastercard push back.
Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.
Microsoft global exec on Collins’ AI strategy, security turnaround
Tech giant recalibrated after two serious breaches.
The event that triggered NZ’s busiest day on the internet
Plus: Our most data-hungry districts.
Watchdog says its caps on telco's spending and revenue will save consumers $250m
Cap will be a constraint on pricing, watchdog says.
Apple Intelligence launches in NZ today, experts say it has privacy edge
A smarter Siri and new AI tools are sprinkled through photos, email and more.
Spark sells remaining stake in its celltowers for $314m
The telco is on a quest to raise $1 billion.
Microsoft opens giant data centre in NZ: Where it is and what it cost
PLUS: The tech giant raises its pricing.
Another analyst upgrades Spark – but also sees rival making further gains
The good news and the bad news.
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
‘World-first’ hydrofoiling electric ferry joins Fullers fleet
100-passenger commuter version in the works.
SolarZero collapse: Can the industry survive?
PLUS: Simeon Brown floats rooftop solar reforms. Willis has more questions.
SolarZero collapse: Willis’ three questions, NZGIF takes dig at BlackRock
A fact-finding session has only thrown up more questions from ministers.
Wellington AI software firm in liquidation after ‘David and Goliath’ legal threat
30 staff lose jobs as larger US firm is accused of bullying.
Angry tradies want to rip SolarZero panels off roofs
First liquidators' report finds $40m owing, but also a ray of hope with buyer interest.
SolarZero collapse: Liquidators’ first report reveals more than $40 million owed
There are 700 creditors including staff.
Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.
SolarZero collapse: Govt on the hook for $115m, Willis seeks urgent advice
Staff protest outside BlackRock's Auckland office.
2degrees earnings jump, CEO addresses telco war in space
2degrees is lining up its own satellite-to-mobile phone service to compete with One NZ.
SolarZero insider saw 'signs of trouble’; BlackRock breaks silence
A staff protest is understood to be planned for outside SolarZero’s Auckland office.
Rakon culls 22% of staff, moves production from NZ to India
The ongoing telco slump has resulted in the firm swinging to a loss.
$10m a year: The man poised to be the NZX's highest-paid CEO
Shareholders Association says incentive scheme hurdles "too low".
Rocket Lab nabs Biden funding, launches twice in 24 hours, stock hits high
Sir Peter Beck's wealth tops $2b amid launches from two pads in different hemispheres.
Looming 3G shutoff weighs on Eroad result - but full-year guidance on track
Firm sees potential in new AI products, expansion of road user charges to petrol vehicles.
Watch: My Waymo robotaxi ride - five things that struck me
Living in the future - where there's less driver chatter.
One NZ gears up for SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell - what to expect
Direct to Cell communication would be a 'game-changer'.
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.