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Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups
Microsoft

Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups

Primarily because it links into the professional development model that is increasingly being adopted in New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Apple

The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?

Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.

By Sara Barker • 17 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager
Recruitment

Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager

Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.

By Ellie Martin • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang
Gaming

Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang

Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Clean technologies

Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?

Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Review: Horizon: Zero Dawn could be the best PS4 game ever made
Gaming

Review: Horizon: Zero Dawn could be the best PS4 game ever made

There are many great PS4 exclusive games out there such as Uncharted 4 and Bloodborne. Horizon: Zero Dawn however blows those two games away.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
​Wellington school set to receive cool million dollar investment
Government

​Wellington school set to receive cool million dollar investment

Government to invest $1.1m in Raroa Intermediate School for two new classrooms, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
EduTech

Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ

Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Gareth Morgan's political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality
EduTech

Gareth Morgan's political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality

Gareth Morgan's The Opportunities Party vows to reduce testing and invest in teacher quality to improve New Zealand's education system.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
​Microsoft AgTech Hackathon info night comes to Palmerston North
Agricultural Technology

​Microsoft AgTech Hackathon info night comes to Palmerston North

Microsoft invites interested parties to an information night in Palmerston North as it makes its move into digital farming.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Unified Communications

Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo

Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Rotorua Council has 'eye on digital future' with new Aussie partnership
Digital Transformation

Rotorua Council has 'eye on digital future' with new Aussie partnership

TechnologyOne, Australia's largest enterprise software company, has signed a OneCouncil contract with New Zealand's Rotorua Lakes Council.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses

Most of us receive too much blue light before night has fallen. So what to do? Thankfully, Essilor released their Essilor Eyezen lenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Interview with Horizon: Zero Dawn's senior producer Joel Eschler
Gaming

Interview with Horizon: Zero Dawn's senior producer Joel Eschler

PlayStation NZ was kind enough to invite Netguide to chat with the Senior Producer for Horizon: Zero Dawn, Joel Eschler.

By Damian Seeto • 9 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Film review: The Great Wall - it's man versus beast in this visual spectacle
Gaming

Film review: The Great Wall - it's man versus beast in this visual spectacle

The Great Wall of China may have been built to keep people out; but the biggest question in this film is: What if the invaders aren't people?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year
Unified Communications

The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year

We're at a huge moment in time for the digital and technology world. With new ideas testing the boundaries, we're entering an exciting new phase.

By Ellie Martin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Review: Halo Wars 2 takes another crack at the RTS genre
Gaming

Review: Halo Wars 2 takes another crack at the RTS genre

Halo Wars 2 is a sequel to the 2009 original as Microsoft tries to take another crack at the RTS genre for console gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017