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Freeview NextGen brings free-to-air TV to broadband

Viewers will get free-to-air channels via broadband or Wi-Fi on compatible TVs, reducing reliance on aerials and separate apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Kordia

Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand

In a boost for racing fans, Kordia collaborates with Entain's Trackside to air horse racing free-to-air in NZ via Kordia's DTT network, enhancing access and coverage.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Digital Entertainment

Freeview offering TV, radio through free streaming app

Freeview has introduced a new Streaming TV app to allow viewers to stream their favourite television and radio channels for free.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Digital Entertainment

Kordia launches nationwide broadcasting service

Kordia launches pop up TV service on Freeview channel 200, allowing organizations to broadcast events nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Digital Entertainment

Freeview On Demand now on streaming device

Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019

Digital Entertainment

Freeview aims to transform how you watch TV

The new Freeview recorder combines the entire suite of Freeview features with the added choice of apps and extra content available through Google Play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Freeview

Freeview launches new On Demand experience

Freeview has launched its new On Demand TV platform, replacing FreeviewPlus, offering New Zealanders seamless access to free, on-demand shows and movies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Sky

Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers

Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Space Technologies

FreeviewPlus now on satellite

Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Freeview

Freeview Plus lands

NZ pioneers again with Freeview Plus, fusing on-demand online content with broadcast TV for a seamless viewing revolution.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Gaming

Freeview shakes it up with FreeviewPlus

FreeviewPlus will marry broadcast television with on-demand content allowing viewers to watch catch-up and premiere shows on their TV.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015

EduTech

Sky & TVNZ join forces on Igloo

Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011

TelstraClear

Freeview TV extended for Rugby World Cup

Freeview|HD coverage will reach an additional 160,000 homes ahead of the Rugby World Cup, thanks to the government's digital TV extension.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2011

Cloud Services

Change your tuning

If you're a little confused as to what's involved in New Zealand's pending switchover to a digital television is all about, help is at hand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011

Unified Communications

Kiwi internet usage soars

Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010

Sony

TiVo hits the shelves

The TiVo media device, offering Freeview TV and CASPA On-Demand services, is now available at Telecom, allowing users to download new-releases and TV shows.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Unified Communications

TiVo's walled garden

>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

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Digital Entertainment

Freeview refocuses with new and refreshed brand identity

Freeview is going to begin rolling out its new brand identity in the coming weeks, which reflects the company's refocus on how it delivers TV and radio.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023