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Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach

The deal broadens Wise's customer reach beyond payments, tying its cross-border banking tools to advice for millions of people moving abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Migrants stories

Social Networking

New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties

The app could ease the awkwardness of meeting strangers by showing nearby people's shared interests before any first conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives

Broader product adoption in payments and lending depends on teams that understand customers' varied lives, from migrants to freelancers, Njagi says.

By Sophie Njagi • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Migrants stories

Visa

Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants

At least a quarter of the debt is unlikely to be recovered, as Health NZ relies on overseas collection efforts and annual write-offs.

By Gill Bonnett • 6 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Hyderabad police deploy India's first AI FIR recorder

The multilingual tool could cut complaint-taking from hours to seconds, easing access for migrants, tourists and others in Hyderabad.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Airlines

Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt

Families in New South Wales face legal, logistical and emotional hurdles when a loved one dies overseas, making repatriation support vital.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Fintech

ANZ boosts Plus transfers with tracking & fraud checks

Customers can now track overseas payments in ANZ Plus, with near real-time transfers on some routes and extra scam protections added.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Data Protection

Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia

Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia's invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

Data Privacy

FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ

FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Real estate

Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty

Unclear residential property rules are pushing overseas investors towards Australia and Dubai, risking hundreds of millions in capital for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

EduTech

academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees

academyEX has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

EduTech

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

eLearning

New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants

UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

By Kelsey Hallahan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023