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ANZ recruits first tech intern
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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ANZ’s Technology Internship programme is designed to showcase the range of employment opportunities at ANZ by giving WelTec students an inside look.

Windows 10 officially drops in NZ
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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While Microsoft is describing it as the best and most secure Windows ever, there are questions over its relevance and potential slow adoption rates.

Porirua to have fastest Wi-Fi in Australiasia
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Porirua City Council to offer the fastest free public Wi-Fi service in Australasia by end of year. #technology #publicwifi.

Blackboard gets certified and completes edtech first
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Blackboard leads the edtech sector by becoming the first to have its SaaS-based LMS, Blackboard Learn, certified under the new IMS Caliper v1.0 standard.

Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council $1.2 million website
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council for spending $1.2m on website upgrade instead of rebuild effort.

Leaked document proposes changes to Education Act
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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ministry of education
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The Government may be considering some changes to the Education Act, including one principal for several schools and flexible opening hours.

Government releases broadband map
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.

ESET on the iOS 9 privacy update
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Apple tightens iPhone privacy in iOS 9, stopping apps from spying on each other's presence, in a move to bolster user trust and security.

D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Enhance home security with D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, offering homeowners peace of mind while travelling, says MD Graeme Reardon.

Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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Lenovo has announced its Windows 10 lineup, saying it will start shipping the Windows 10 loaded products immediately - Superfish not included.

Hands-on review: Garmin nüviCam
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gps
In car GPS makers have struggled to compete with smartphones in recent years. Garmin are hoping that the nüviCam LMT will help turn the tide.

100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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wearables
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public cloud
A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.

2degrees launches broadband assault
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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2degrees has unveiled its first broadband plans, debuting two consumer plans, with business offerings to follow soon.

Raupuna International Raceway added to Project CARS
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Project CARS, receives its first DLC add-on circuit enabling players to take their cars for a spin around NZ’s own Raupuna International Raceway.

Neighbourly gets down to business
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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NZ community platform Neighbourly.co.nz has launched its much anticipated business platform after a successful trial.

Hands-on review: Intel Compute Stick
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Intel have ambitiously created the next generation of portable computing by creating the Compute Stick, which is a complete PC operating system.

Healthcare sector driving force behind wearables market
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
The healthcare sector is a huge contributing factor to the booming wearable electronics market, according to Persistence Market Research.

Godzilla on PS4 is a disaster
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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godzilla
The new Godzilla game for PS3 and PS4 flounders with repetitive missions, sluggish combat, and outdated graphics, leaving fans disappointed.

Woosh customers sold to rival Slingshot
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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slingshot
Slingshot snaps up 9,000-strong user base from Woosh, bolstering its position in NZ's competitive broadband landscape.

University of Auckland drones compete for $50,000 prize
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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drones
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auckland university
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize involves a competition among drone design teams to come up with a prototype that meets one or more of the challenges set by film makers.