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Android App Review: Food Planner
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Food Planner is an app which acts like a recipe book, meal planner and grocery list combined. It’s a good app, but a terrible one to review when you’re hungry.
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Andriod App Review: Amazing Ninja
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Amazing Ninja is a basic game in terms of its look and feel, but throws challenges at you quickly enough to keep boredom away.
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Hands-on review: Alienware Alpha
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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The console does a little bit of everything, although sometimes it fails to deliver and may become more of a hassle than it is truly worth.
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Kiwi heads for 2014 decline in year it neared record high
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 5 percent decline against the greenback in 2014, in a year which saw the currency soar close to a post-floa.
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YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ stock investors ride wave of new listings
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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stock market
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ipos
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NZ stock market thrives with 16 new listings in 2014, drawing $8.3bn in equity, signalling robust investor confidence amidst a flourishing economy.
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YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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banking
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africa
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economy
2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.
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Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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christchurch
New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.
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Minister Flavell to push law review to drive Maori agribusiness
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell expects to table legislation in the second half of next year to make it easier for Maori land owners t.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Mockingjay, Part 1 surprises: Lawrence shines amidst rebellion, but the film, a mere setup for the finale, lacks the spark of its predecessors. 2.5/5.
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The Order: 1886 Hands-On Preview
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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The unique 19th Century London setting sets the game apart from other shooters out there; however the gameplay will feel familiar to most gamers.
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Hands-on review: Google Chromecast
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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gaming
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Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.
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Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Linda Coles releases updated guide to social media marketing, offering practical strategies for small businesses.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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apple
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Car phone cradles mightn’t be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.
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Hands-on review: Theophany Katheros Speakers
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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gaming
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Theophany's Katheros speakers astonish with their dream-inspired design, delivering premium sound that challenges pricier rivals.
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Hands-on review: Asus AS7008T NAS
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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storage
Asustor's AS7008T NAS dazzles with its dark, stylish design and robust performance for SMEs, but sports a high-end price tag.
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NZ dollar falls to new 2 1/2-year low as Fonterra payout review looms
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar fell to a two-and-a-half year low as investors wait for Fonterra Cooperative Group's board to reassess the forecast payout t.
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Film Review: The Water Diviner
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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As a proud New Zealander one of the few annoyances I found with it was Russell seemed to forget that the NZ in ANZAC stands for New Zealand.
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Hands-on review: Philips Hue
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The boffins at Philips must’ve had their thinking caps on when they created the Hue lighting system, as Hue can do some pretty amazing things.
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Android App Review: Color Pal
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Color Pal app entices artists with unique palettes but falls short with its lack of custom options, leaving creatives wanting more.
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Hands-on review: Sony Xperia Z3
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.
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Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Spark has warned that it may increase prices as it reviews its customer pricing following the Commerce Commission's proposed wholesale rates.