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Gravity Rush Remastered is a masterpiece on PS4
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Gravity Rush was one of the best original games to ever come out for the PS Vita, and now the game has been remastered for the PS4.
Govt's RBI gaining speed
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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More rural New Zealanders are experiencing blistering internet speeds thanks to Rural Broadband Initiative towers being upgraded to 4G.
Kiwi tech pros have it made, industry looking bright
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.
UNICEF launches Innovation Fund
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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UNICEF has announced the launch of an Innovation Fund that will enable Kiwi tech start-ups to help improve the lives of vulnerable children.
A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Apple reports record quarterly results with $18.4bn profit on $75.9bn revenue in Q1 2016, beating last year's figures.
Project CARS gets more Kiwi content
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Project CARS, a game that is possibly the best all-round road racing game available at the moment, gets another iconic Kiwi upgrade.
Do you take selfies at funerals?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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A recent study reveals a third of mourners have snapped selfies at funerals, spotlighting social media's grip on modern mourning rituals.
Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.
The Witness PS4 Review: Hard yet very beautiful
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Game designer, Jonathan Blow, may have designed one of the hardest games he's ever made with The Witness. Despite its difficulty, it looks great.
Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.
Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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university of otago
Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.
Christchurch on the road to becoming a Smart City
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Christchurch City Council invests $330,000 in new sensing technologies to make the city smarter and more sustainable. #SmartCity #Technology.
NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative has connected the last remote school to faster broadband, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.
ANZ Bank POS and ATMs to accept UnionPay cards
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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ANZ becomes first bank in New Zealand to accept UnionPay's QuickPass payment solution across its EFTPOS network.
Microsoft’s Surface Book touches down in New Zealand
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Microsoft’s first ever laptop, the Surface Book, will be available in retail stores around the country from today.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
Activision announces new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Activision has announced that a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game will be out later this year. It will be developed by PlatinumGames.
Spending needed on education infrastructure, says ACT Party
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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ACT Party calls on Govt to prioritize education infrastructure alongside funding for City Rail Link. Schools already bursting at seams, says Epsom MP.