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Changes
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.
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FreeviewPlus now on satellite
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.
Uvers
Uber prices drop in Auckland and Wellington
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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​Uber this week announced it will be dropping its prices in Auckland and Wellington, while at the same time upping cancellation fees in the capital.
Digital city
The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
Ap
App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Mobile app revenues on track to soar to US$79bn by 2020, eclipsing the growth in app downloads, with China driving the surge, Ovum reports.
Scam
Scammers targeting Government call centres
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
The warning comes after several Government contact centre operators received calls from overseas callers pestering them for information about staff.
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Hands-on review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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bluetooth
The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.
Student
Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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high tech youth network
NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.
Anz
Trans-Tasman IoT network launched
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Thinxtra launches IoT network in Aus-NZ to link businesses, institutes, public facilities & consumers across the region.
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Street Fighter V April update includes Guile
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Capcom will be releasing a new update to Street Fighter V later this month. This new update adds Guile to the roster.
Dlc eclpise
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Eclipse DLC out now on PS4
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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call of duty
Treyarch releases second DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, including new multiplayer maps and Zombies experience. Xbox One and PC versions delayed.
Connectivity
New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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4g technology
New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
Yo pros
University of Otago hosts 'From State to Social Media' event
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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social media
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digital media
National and overseas speakers have been invited to explore the complex and evolving interaction between states and ‘old’ and ‘new’ forms of media.
Number
Kiwis transfer their millionth mobile number
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Over 1 million mobile phone numbers have been transferred between operators since NZ introduced number porting in 2007.
Smart home security
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smart home
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home security
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cleverloop
Smart security systems are smart enough to know what’s normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.
Schools
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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ministry of education
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modernisation
Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.
Drugs
The internet: One stop drug shop?
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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social media
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massey university
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retail
Drug control has a new enemy as more people turn to the internet to buy and sell drugs, according to a recent study from Massey University.
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Scrapping of online voting trial a 'blow to democracy'
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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online voting
Online voting trials for local body elections have been cancelled, disappointing councils who see it as a lost opportunity.
Rapoo
Hands-on review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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rapoo
Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.
Microsoft
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.