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Labour promises to reform copyright law
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Labour pledges to reform the controversial Copyright Act if elected, aiming to remove 'unsustainable' termination clauses within 90 days and review the Act.

NZ Domain Name Lookup
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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FlexiHost launches NZ's sole app for immediate .co.nz and more domain searches, offering swift registration via secure servers. Ideal for on-the-go ideas!.

Game review: Bleach: Soul Resurreccion
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Bleach: Soul Resurreccion is a hack-n-slash title in the same fashion as the long-running Dynasty Warriors franchise.

Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.

InternetNZ offers one-off funding boost
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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InternetNZ announces a $50,000 fund boost for projects that improve NZ's internet access and education, each getting up to $20,000.

Apple desperate for Jobs' successor to stay
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Apple resorts to a hefty $380m stock bonus to ensure Tim Cook remains at the helm, aiming for stability and growth post-Jobs era.

JailbreakMe developer lands Apple internship
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hacker behind JailbreakMe, Nicholas Allegra, bags Apple internship, turning his knack for bypassing iOS restrictions into an opportunity.

Buy now: one third of Trade Me up for sale
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Fairfax Media plans to sell 30-35% of auction site Trade Me, following a full-year net loss of AUD $390.9 million, with details yet to be disclosed.

Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hundreds gather in Auckland to protest the imminent Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, to no avail, as the bill nears enactment.

Game Preview: Age of Empires Online beta
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Age of Empires Online beta heralds a return to the beloved strategy classic, wrapped in a fresh MMO crust, promising nostalgia and innovation.

Apple shares rebound after dip
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Apple stocks recover after a brief fall post-Jobs' resignation, signaling investor confidence in successor Tim Cook's leadership.

Developers give PlayStation Vita some love
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.

All Blacks Rugby Challenge in stores this week - Updated
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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All Blacks' Rugby Challenge set to ignite rugby fever in NZ this week, with an early release announced. Aussie fans gear up for Sept 8 launch.

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced he will resign from the job, with chief operating officer Tim Cook named as successor.

Two demos coming for Konami's PES 2012
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Konami preps fans with two PES 2012 demos, challenging FIFA's reign ahead of its Oct release. First demo drops Aug 24, showcasing new AI.

Groundbreaking games hit Mac app store
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.

2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.

File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

HP offloading TouchPads in NZ - Updated
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, mirroring global fire sales, amid controversy over retailer practices and stock issues.