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New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform

Fans can now follow live scores, video and team news in one place as New Zealand Rugby deepens its direct-to-fan strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Xero signs deal with New Zealand Rugby & All Blacks

Rugby clubs and provincial unions will get discounted accounting software as Xero deepens ties with New Zealand Rugby beyond branding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Generative AI

Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025

In 2025, New Zealanders' top Google searches reflected safety concerns, self-sufficiency trends, political engagement, and viral internet culture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Gaming

The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL

As previously reported, Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a new show with NZ celebrities playing Fortnite. The first guests are several sports stars.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Gaming

All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 trailer kicks out

Tru Blu has released an all-new trailer for All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 showcasing for the first time its graphics and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

All Blacks

Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success

Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015

All Blacks

Rest home operator Arvida to raise $80 million in IPO

Arvida, the retirement village operator formerly known as Hercules, has issued a prospectus for an initial public offer to raise $80 million for a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

All Blacks

High profile All Blacks referred to the police over Twitter use

Two high profile All Blacks and a high profile rower have been referred to police over electoral law breaches, as well as 17 others.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Motorola

All Blacks tackle Motorola's most durable smartphone

World Cup winners test the features of the new Motorola DEFY XT Smartphone in Telecom 'Living-Proof Challenge'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2012

Google

David Bain the most Googled

David Bain topped Google's 2009 most-searched New Zealanders, narrowly beating boxer David Tua, reflecting the nation's diverse online interests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009

All Blacks

Giant Rugby Ball connected to the world with AT&T

Tourism New Zealand's Giant Rugby Ball, powered by AT&T's data services, heads to Tokyo for the All Blacks' clash with Australia on 31 October.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009

Global Stories

All Blacks stories

Wearables

Enterprise Ireland brings Irish sports tech to Oceania

Irish sports tech firms are targeting teams and venues across Australia and New Zealand as Enterprise Ireland steps up a regional push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Malware

Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

All Blacks

Revolut partners with Ardie Savea for NZ campaign on global finance

Revolut has launched an eight-week NZ campaign with All Blacks star Ardie Savea, highlighting its app's global finance features and ease of use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025