AUCKLAND, Today: AI is everywhere now, including the classroom, but students and teachers are still finding their footing. Google wants Young Ones entrants to explore how Gemini’s multimodal models can move learning beyond tools and into something genuinely transformative.

AUCKLAND, Today: HYPER has made its first strategic acquisition since becoming independent in 2024, snapping up experiential and field marketing business The Generalist Promo.

AUCKLAND, Today: Sky and Paramount Global Content Distribution have locked in an exclusive partnership, bringing a strong mix of US premium drama, procedurals, kids and comedy to Sky and NEON audiences across New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: WPP has launched WPP Production, uniting Hogarth with production teams across the network to create a single global platform focused on scale, craft, innovation and growth in the AI era.

AUCKLAND, Today: A new NZME and Sky partnership will see Ryan Bridge’s weekday online news show land on ThreeNow from 26 January, before airing on Three later this year. The show also rebrands from Herald NOW to Ryan Bridge TODAY.

AUCKLAND, Today: The 2025 results track the rapid rise of in-house media agencies, with 61% planning to grow team size or scope in the next 12 months, signalling a clear shift from pilot programs to established models.

AUCKLAND, Today: A familiar Kiwi voice is landing on rova, with MediaWorks welcoming broadcaster and journalist Brodie Kane and her hit podcast Kiwi Yarns to the platform.

AUCKLAND, Today: A major new out of home landmark has landed in Wellington, with QMS NZ / MediaWorks and Wellington Airportunveiling the first external digital large format billboard outside the airport exit.

AUCKLAND, Today: Polaris has appointed independent creative agency ATime&Place as its lead creative partner across Australia and New Zealand, following a competitive multi-agency pitch.