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InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains

Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.
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InternetNZ begins quest to replace .nz registry

Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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This is an important project that will improve New Zealand's domain name system - reinforcing its reliability and security.
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Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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Cybercriminals are cashing in on domain fraud for almost every possible reason – to impersonate businesses, events, and even trusted leaders and celebrities.
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Domain Name Commission seeks feedback on how it manages .nz domains

Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Domain Name Commission seeks public feedback on its oversight of the .nz domain name industry. Review finds no widespread issues.
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Why protecting your DNS should never be an afterthought

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Being such an integral part of the internet infrastructure makes DNS a popular target for cyber criminals looking to attack organisational networks and data.
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Out with the old: Melbourne IT officially relaunches as Arq Group

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Melbourne IT has officially re-launched as Arq Group to reflect its evolution beyond domain hosting, with 99.35% shareholder support for the change.
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InternetNZ announces new leadership roles

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.
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InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.
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Domain fraud rife during PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Only three of the 105 domains were legitimate (although unofficial) domains, which are being used for Olympic medal tracking purposes.
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200,000 .kiwi domain names put on hold to stop rise in cyber squatting

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Two companies are taking a stand against cyber squatting and domain abuse by putting 200,000 .kiwi domain names on hold for a year.
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Feedback sought on proposed new approach to .nz domain name privacy

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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The Domain Name Commission (DNCL) is seeking feedback on a proposed new WHOIS privacy option for .nz domain name registrants.
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Facebook Live broadcasting Aussie house auctions

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Planning a move to Australia? Exploring houses on the property market just got easier - now you can live stream the auctions from anywhere.
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How the .nz domain name is managed put into clear language

Tue, 10th May 2016
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InternetNZ recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MBIE on the management of the .nz country domain.
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Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot

Tue, 10th May 2016
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Recently, Domain (Australian real estate website) announced they would be utilising bots to help service their customers.
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Shorter .nz domain names reach critical mass

Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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Those with a keen eye may have noticed a new-look type of .nz name recently - one that's shorter and more direct.
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Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns

Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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Dick Smith receivers have been spoken to by privacy commissions on both sides of the Tasman after concerns over plans to sell customer information.
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Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.
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Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.
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Domain name strategies for business

Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Domains should form part of any branding strategAy. They can help reinforce with potential customers the type of business you wish to be perceived as.
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How mobile-friendly is .nz?

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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How many websites using .nz domain names will be impacted by Mobilegeddon, and to what extent could it affect mobile search results for NZ content?.