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Last chance for tickets to PAX Australia 2015
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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Gaming enthusiasts, nab your final PAX Aus tickets! Melbourne preps for a captivating weekend of panels, shows and gaming galore.

Hands-on review: HP OfficeJet 8620 Printer
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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The HP 8620 is a reasonably standard modern-day printer. It uses standard ink tanks/cartridges and has a touchscreen and power button.

Do parents hold the key to Kiwi students' success?
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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The strongest educational resource available to Kiwi kids is cultural expectations, closely followed by physical resources, according to a new study.

Free professional learning with Connected Educator initiative
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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core education
NetSafe joins the Connected Educator initiative to promote online safety resources for teachers. Open until 16 October.

Geeks on Wheels rolls into new HQ
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
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it services
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it geeks
Geeks on Wheels has a new headquarters in the centre of the nation’s capital, open extended hours, seven days a week.

New project from NetSafe to help educators teach online privacy
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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data privacy
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netsafe
OWLS is a resource to support teachers as they teach the concepts of privacy online to primary and intermediate school students.

Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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south taranaki council
South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.

Sydney's EB Expo 2015 delivers
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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eb games expo
From the 2nd to the 4th of October the 36,750 lucky gamers attending the EB Expo 2015 in Sydney got to experience a gaming extravaganza like no other.

Sneak peaks of Adobe’s newest tools and features
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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3d
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3d printing
The Sneaks session at this years’ MAX creative conference put the spotlight on some of the latest innovations from the company.

Keisha Castle-Hughes and Manu Bennett coming to Auckland Armageddon
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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kiwi
The Armageddon Expo made a big announcement this afternoon confirming that Keisha Castle-Hughes and Manu Bennett will attend the Auckland event.

Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland offers free Wi-Fi in several locations since its 2011 Rugby World Cup expansion. Users can enjoy 1GB daily across 60+ zones.

Police join fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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schools
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police
Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.

Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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government
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novopay
The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.

Kiwi surveying firm using drone technology
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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drones
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aeronavics
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volution
K-N Surveyors revolutionizes project data collection using innovative Aeronavics drone technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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facebook for business
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extend
The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.

Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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beta
EA and DICE held a public beta for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront where players got a small taste of the game.

NZQA to provide exam resources online
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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ministry of education
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nzqa
A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.

New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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recruitment
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temp market
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candidates
An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.

New GoPro camera boasts Wi-Fi functionality
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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wifi
GoPro's HERO+ WiFi hits shelves at $199.99, offering 1080p60 video, 8MP photos, and the newfound ease of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Hands-on review: Toshiba Portege Z20T-B
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Toshiba’s Portege Z20t-B is a hybrid tablet laptop with optional 4G LTE, a great option for those who need a decent amount of power on the go.