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Finding online love

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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In an age where screens dominate, finding love online becomes the new norm, offering hope for those tired of traditional dating avenues.
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Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.
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Kiwi schools a class act

Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Howick College joins Botany Downs Secondary as Pathfinder school in Microsoft's Partners in Learning programme.
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Vote for us, we need your help

Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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NetGuide September 2010 cover has been nominated in the people's choice Maggies awards. Now we need your help with the final voting.
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Who is NZ's most innovative school teacher?

Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Seeking NZ's top tech-savvy teacher for Microsoft's Innovative Educator Awards. Prize includes $5000 development package. Entries due by Oct 28.
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Rockstar to revive Max Payne on mobile devices

Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Rockstar Games announces a high-definition revival of the original Max Payne for mobile, set to bring the action classic to devices this fall.
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Welcome to the SupaKiwi world

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Dive into the SupaKiwi world, a uniquely Kiwi-made game that's taking mobile gaming by storm with its vibrant, challenging adventures.
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Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.
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Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect

Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Fruit Ninja slices onto Kinect; developers Halfbrick expand the addictive game to big screen with intuitive play and extra modes.
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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.
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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.
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Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC

Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Critically acclaimed indie RPG Bastion set to enchant PC players with high-resolution graphics, a unique control scheme, and Steamworks support.
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Digitisation for disaster recovery

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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After Christchurch's earthquake, the digitisation of files proved crucial for business survival, highlighting the need for digital disaster recovery plans.
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From Dust released on XBLA

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft's From Dust brings god-sim nostalgia to Xbox Live Arcade, reimagined with a modern physics engine for a fresh challenge.
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Seek Mobile goes from 0 to 100,000 in six months

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Seek Mobile revolutionises NZ job search, hitting 100k searches in 6 months with its mobile-friendly service, offering convenience and discretion.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards presented

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.
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Kiwi Golds in Microsoft Worldwide Partner awards

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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NZ firms Provoke and GreenButton triumph at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi innovation on a global stage.
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This years youtube stars

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Accidental YouTubers rake in fame and fortune, from Double Rainbow to Bed Intruder, turning viral moments into lucrative careers.
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Kiwi Microsoft Partner Award winners announced

Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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NZ firms Provoke, GreenButton, and NV Interactive clinch top spots at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi tech innovation on global stage.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists announced

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists revealed, set for presentation at the Langham Hotel, Auckland, 21 July. Categories span from mobile apps to education.