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National to expand Ultra-Fast Broadband to 80% of Kiwis, extending access to 200,000 more homes, with a funding boost from the Future Investment Fund.

New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.

New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

National announces a £150m plan to boost rural broadband, aiming to expand access and improve connectivity outside urban areas.

Internet MANA has launched its election campaign, promising 100,000 new jobs and to make New Zealand a digital workforce.

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.

23 high tech companies in New Zealand have been approved for R&D Growth Grants worth over $41m for the next three years.

Deputy PM Bill English opened Plan B's new data centre in Wellington, emphasising the importance of business continuity and data backup measures.

Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.

Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

The rollout of fast internet to New Zealand schools reaches milestone as Te Kura o Waikare becomes the 700th connected school.

Internet Party's digital strategy promises a future of enhanced democracy and streamlined services for New Zealand, aiming for 'truly responsive' government.

NZ's IT professionals herald a new era as the govt explores online voting, with IITP praising a report that charts a secure, inclusive future.

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

An online voting report for local elections has been welcomed by Associate Local Government Minister, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.

The NZ Technology Industry Association welcomes progress on a business transformation project to simplify business-government interaction.

New Zealand aims to be world leader in data sharing with high ethical and privacy standards, says Finance Minister.

MYOB champions gov't push to combat NZ's ICT skills gap through school curriculum overhaul, promising brighter futures for students.