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Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
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Xero partners with Coveo to empower small businesses with machine learning

Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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Xero has partnered with Coveo to enhance its app marketplace search for small businesses with the help of machine learning.
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Track and trace app must be mandatory to all visitors into NZ

Tue, 12th May 2020
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A mandatory track and trace app must be made available to all visitors into New Zealand, says Jupl co-founder Sir Ray Avery.
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Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support

Wed, 6th May 2020
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Kiwi firm Emerge Aotearoa launches Ignite Aotearoa, a platform offering businesses flexible online mental health and wellbeing resources to support staff.
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Australian Govt teams up with Delv to release COVID-19 app

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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The Australian Government and tech firm Delv have launched a COVID-19 app offering a centralised source of news, resources, and updates for citizens.
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Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
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Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.
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Pegasystems announces new app-building software

Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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Pegasystems unveiled Pega Express, a pioneering low-code methodology within Pega Platform, enabling rapid design and deployment of Minimum Lovable Products.
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Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.
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Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
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University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week

Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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University of Auckland students have launched an app-based digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, engaging peers in a fun, interactive game before exams.
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Health focused app launches in ANZ

Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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Jonas Leisure has launched a new app in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing connectivity for gyms and members via the Envibe software and Fitnexus platform.
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Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand

Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.
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Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need

Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that's wrong.
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Spark launches version 2.0 of Maori language app

Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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Spark has launched Kupu 2.0, a mobile app that supports the teaching of Te Reo Maori in New Zealand classrooms.
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LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.
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The storybook app with a mission to cure kids this Red Nose Day

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Celebrate Red Nose Day with a special storybook app in both English and te reo Māori, crafted to raise funds and bring joy to Kiwi families.
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Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.
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The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.
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Uber is coming to seven regional NZ locations

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Uber's presence in New Zealand is getting bigger, as the company looks beyond cities and starts to etch out a presence in the regions.