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Kiwi iPhone demand running high as 6s, 6s Plus break records
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Apple says its new iPhone models are smashing global records - and they're in hot demand in New Zealand too, with demand outstripping supply.

Developer Interview: Kevin Franklin – Multiplayer Design Director on Halo 5: Guardians
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Kevin Franklin sat down with Netguide recently to tell us all of the new multiplayer changes that have been made in Hao 5: Guardians and more.

Maori Television embraces mobile world with app launch
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Maori Television has launched an app to provide Kiwis with access to a range of content, in both Te Reo Maori and English.

Film review: The Martian
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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film review
Feel like a trip to Mars but can’t afford the rocket ship? Do the next best thing and buy a movie ticket to The Martian instead.

Need for speed: NZ pulls ahead of Australia in internet speeds
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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New Zealand’s average internet connection speeds are slowly inching their way upwards, while our broadband penetration has also taken a leap forward.

Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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government
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broadband
Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.

CENZ aims to help Kiwi educators get on top of tech
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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collaboration
Beginning on 28 September, CENZ15 has been designed to help educators broaden their approach to professional learning.

Hands-on review: Dell Venue 8 7000 Series
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
Dell's Venue 8 7000 emerges as a premium Android contender, offering a solid build and dazzling OLED display to rival iPad's finesse.

Developer Interview: Mike Brinker Lead Designer for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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gaming
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xbox
Mike Brinker reveals how 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' enriches gameplay with intricate RPG systems, clever crafting, and of course, tombs galore.

Does The Taken King fulfil its Destiny?
Sun, 27th Sep 2015
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destiny
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Destiny: The Taken King continues the Destiny saga into its second year. Is it time to return to Destiny with The Taken King?.

Back on the ice with NHL 16!
Sat, 26th Sep 2015
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reviews
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nhl
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technology gifts
EA Sports redeems NHL series with power play of game modes in NHL 16, a thrilling comeback after last year's letdown.

AOC celebrates The Martian with two new gaming monitors
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
AOC, a dominant force in the display technology space, has partnered with a powerhouse in the global entertainment industry - Twentieth Century Fox.

Xbox NZ allows us to play Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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Xbox NZ hosted a special event in Auckland this week that allowed us to get our hands of the likes of Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more.

Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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It looks like Google's Nexus smartphone/tablet lineup, which usually feature their latest version of Android is about to get two new additions.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to play Final Fantasy music at ASB Theatre
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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final fantasy
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Auckland Live have announced they will be playing Final Fantasy music at the ASB Theatre this October.

Hands-on review: ASUS STRIX Radeon R9 390X 8GB
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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This is truly a gamers graphics card, and one built with the future in mind. It’s certainly made me think again about my choice of GPU.

The Warehouse opens Click and Collect store
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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The Warehouse opens a Click and Collect store in Auckland CBD, offering customers convenience and ease of shopping online.

NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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commerce commission
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retail
The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.

IT experts heading to Queenstown
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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qualifications
IT experts will head to the CITRENZ conference, with the aim of further increasing interest in IT amongst young New Zealanders.

Online scams still happening, Police warn
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kiwi public warned as scams increase. Canterbury Police urge vigilance against online and email scams. Detective Sergeant highlights vulnerability of elderly.