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EA NZ announces daily giveaway promotion

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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EA NZ launches festive giveaway with daily prizes. Chance to win til Dec 18 by texting code from their website. Visit ea.co.nz for details.
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Red Dead Redemption dated, new trailer released

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Rockstar unveils My Name is John Marston trailer for Red Dead Redemption, launching 30th April 2010. Dive into the epic American West adventure.
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Free TV, but not for long

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
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Levy our customers, not us – telco bodies

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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If the government wants rural schools to receive broadband speeds of 100Mbps it should get consumers to pay for it.
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David Bain the most Googled

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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David Bain topped Google's 2009 most-searched New Zealanders, narrowly beating boxer David Tua, reflecting the nation's diverse online interests.
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Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
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Solid attendance highlights partner confidence

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Solid attendance at Tandberg Data's11th APAC Distributor Conference proves channel partners have confidence for the future, says Tandberg.
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Preparing the way

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Businesses urged to thoroughly prep before outsourcing or partnering, with focus on SWOT analysis and strategic alignment for success.
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New Era of outsourcing

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Facing a glaring skills shortage, firms are eyeing MSP trends as a strategic move to alleviate pressures, says NetIQ's Graham Hawkins.
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Mother of all IT programmes

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the  way its IT systems are managed.
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The best of times, the worst of times

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.
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Baptism by fire

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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2degrees faces customer service baptism of fire, struggling with unexpected call surge but seizing the chance to bond with users.
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Fair go for rural

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Rural New Zealand strives for equal internet access, challenging the government's ultra-fast broadband rollout as inadequate for their needs.
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Manawatu's finest

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Manawatu's contact centre professionals shine at annual awards, overcoming a tough year with resilience and triumph.
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TUANZ December Column

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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The third TUANZ Rural Broadband Symposium, held in Rotorua last month, was the moment when the prospect of fibre to New Zealand farms became real.
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Michael Foley December Column

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative hits a key milestone with the release of an Invitation to Participate and the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings.
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Telecommunications Forum - Chief Executive David Stone - Profile

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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David Stone takes the helm as CEO of Telecommunications Carriers Forum, aiming to unite and navigate regulatory challenges.
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GTA: Chinatown Wars

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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GTA: Chinatown Wars on PSP dazzles with superior graphics and engaging mini-games, making Liberty City's underworld more immersive than ever.
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Borderlands

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Gearbox's Borderlands melds FPS and RPG elements on the lawless planet of Pandora, promising immense loot and a wild adventure.
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Colin McCrae's DiRT 2

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Game Console explores Colin McCrae's DiRT 2, finding a mix of frustrating voice acting and slick, next-gen racing excitement.