NZ First app launches capital raise campaign

FIXR, a New Zealand-first car services app has launched a capital raise campaign to implement advanced features.

The tech start-up is looking to raise $200,000 in investment to introduce a raft of advances features with the vision of making the app a one-stop-shop of vehicle services.

Helping NZ's youngest and oldest improve financial capability

More than 15,000 kindergarten-aged children are taking part in New Zealand’s biggest ever financial education experience today, as approximately 2,500 BNZ staff leave their day jobs and head out into their local communities for the bank’s annual Closed for Good volunteer day.

Avis mobile app 'gears Kiwis up for the future'

Avis New Zealand’s new mobile app will mean customers won’t have to queue or spend time filling out paperwork - and in the future they won’t need a key to unlock their rental car.

500Nm Bi-turbo engine and five-year warranty now standard

Representing a significant evolution in safety, technology and design, the updated 2019 Ford Everest will go on sale in the top level Titanium specification only this September with a recommended retail price of $87,990--.

A novel ophthalmoscope for eye examination

oDocsEye Care is set to release a novel ophthalmoscope in November. oDocs Eye Care is a social enterprise founded in 2014, brainchild of Dr Hong Sheng Chiong.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio to make UK debut

The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team showcar, currently competing in the Formula 1 FIA World Championship with Marcus Ericsson and Charles Leclerc, will be displayed on the Alfa Romeo stand

Emirates pioneers web virtual reality technology on emirates.com

Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform.

Westpac NZ offers contactless payments with Westpac Pay

Westpac One Mastercard debit or credit card customers can now make contactless payments with their Android phones using Westpac Pay.

Westpac NZ Chief Product Officer Shane Howell said Westpac Pay gives customers another convenient option for everyday banking.

Escape ST-Line coming to New Zealand in September

The Ford Escape ST-Line will join Ford’s SUV line-up later in 2018 to give New Zealanders a sports-oriented mid-sized SUV, while Autonomous Emergency Braking has been expanded to become standard equipment on every 2018 Escape model from September 2018.

Cash will be extinct within 10 years, Kiwis predict - MYOB

Just like cassette players, turtleneck jumpers and the perennial favourite Maggie’s Garden Show, cash could soon be a thing of the past.