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Kordia to announce Orcon sale?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Kordia hints at imminent Orcon sale amid heightened buyer interest, with an announcement expected by week's end.
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Final Fantasy details emerge...
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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If you’re living in the past like me you’ll be happy to hear new details of the Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD re-master have emerged.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
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Google Glass - Coming to a pair of eyes near you
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Google invites 'normal' users to try out Google Glass and offer feedback on the product before it officially launches.
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Has Apple lost its vision?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Former Microsoft COO believes the Apple era may be on its way out due to the lack of vision within the company.
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Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Facing an underwhelming Z10 launch, can BlackBerry rally before crucial financial results reveal if it's back in the game or out for the count?.
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Bioshock bags top reviews ahead of release
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Bioshock Infinite poised for glory, amassing a 96% Metacritic score ahead of its launch, joining gaming's elite ranks.
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NZ makes 11 billionth electronic transaction
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Mobil Mt Roskill wins award for NZ's 11 billionth e-transaction, marking a surge in card usage among Kiwis. Do you recall your location on Feb 28, 2013?.
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Three's a crowd as Google enters Smart Watch market
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Google takes on Apple and Samsung in the buzzing smartwatch fray, hinting at a feud for supremacy in wearable tech. Who will dominate?.
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Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.
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Review: Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Starcraft II's latest review hails Heart of the Swarm as a thrilling expansion, enriching the saga with new depths and nostalgic nods to sci-fi classics.
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Gadgets to get you on the road this Easter
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Tablets, Kindles, headphones, cameras, iTunes Gift Cards and portable hard drives set to be best-selling road trip gadgets this Easter.
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Review: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time PS Vita
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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The Sly Cooper franchise started back in the PS2 era and spawned itself a trilogy of popular games for that system.
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Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.
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Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
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Mobile phones take over the world
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Mobile phone count set to surpass world population by 2014, with a 96% global penetration rate, ITU report reveals.
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Apple NZ pays 0.4% tax of its half-billion sales
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Apple NZ's tax payment is just 0.4% on $571 million sales, sparking scrutiny over multinational tax practices.
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Starcraft series reaches the stars
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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The newest release in the Starcraft series sold more than 1.1 million copies within its first two days of release.