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New software being developed to help reunite owners with lost pets
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Companion Animal Council is funding the development of new software to help Pets on the Net reunite owners with their lost pets.

Hands-on review: Huawei Mate
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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Huawei’s newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.

WWE 2K15 isn’t quite yet a championship contender
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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First things first, WWE 2K15 for PS4 and Xbox One has the best graphics that have ever been seen in a wrestling video game.

Laptops, smartphones and tablets top on the Christmas pressie list
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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In NZ, tech gifts like laptops, smartphones and tablets are this Christmas' top picks to help loved ones achieve their 2015 goals.

Trans-Tasman telecommunications plans revealed
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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Alcatel-Lucent to build Tasman Global Access, boosting NZ-Australia connectivity with a $77m cable, strengthening Asian links.

Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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Our hands-on review finds the Fitbit Charge lifts spirits but isn't flawless—style meets questionable step accuracy in this techy talisman.

Android App Review: How To Draw Graffiti
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Downloading a How To Draw Graffiti app onto your smartphone is almost as close as I’ve found to a pure distillation of what’s wrong with modern culture.

Ubisoft’s The Crew crashes into a brick wall
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Ubisoft thought it would give the racing game genre a try with The Crew and although the ambitions are noble, the game turns out to be a total car wreck.

How sexist is Trademe?!
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Trade Me's Gift Finder faces backlash for gender stereotypes, sparking a petition for its overhaul. Over 250 people demand change.

New iPad software to help teachers talk to students about bullying
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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New iPad book, Dragon Island, offers a revolutionary way for teachers and parents to address bullying with 3-7 year olds.

Maori Party co-leader inspired by #illridewithyou Twitter campaign
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Māori Party leader praises Australian initiative in response to Sydney hostage crisis #illridewithyou Read more: [insert link].

Facebook dumps Microsoft Bing
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Social networking giant Facebook has gone its separate ways with Microsoft’s Bing search engine, in favour of its own internal search engine.

Lightbox now beaming to PS4
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Lightbox streaming service launches on PS4 today, marking it the first games console in NZ to offer ad-free TV shows like Breaking Bad.

The Co-Operative Bank app reaches 1,000,000 login milestone
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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The Co-operative Bank’s new mobile banking app is by tomorrow expected to reach one million logins by customers after its launch in July this year.

Instagram introduces 5 new filters - about time!
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Instagram has today announced the release of five new filters, a move to keep up with ever-improving mobile phone cameras.

Serko and Expedia team up to provide more for business travellers
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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hotels
Serko and Expedia partner to offer business travellers enhanced options with over 120,000 hotels now bookable via Serko Online.

Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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cyberbullying
the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

Harmoney challenges traditional finance market
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Harmoney, NZ's first peer-to-peer lender, shakes up the finance sector by linking borrowers directly with investors, promising lower costs.

John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.

Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.