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Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.
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Vodafone first to begin 4G rollout with 700MHz
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Papakura is first district in New Zealand to receive 4G mobile technology using 700MHz spectrum, thanks to Vodafone. #technology #mobile.
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'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
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NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
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Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.
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On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.
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NZ awaits as exciting NetHui programme takes shape...
Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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The eagerly anticipated NetHui 2014 showpiece continues to come together as more announcements are made about the Auckland event in July.
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Vodafone offers farmers glimpse of 4G future
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Vodafone to showcase rural 4G technology at National Fieldays event, with plans to upgrade existing towers and build new ones.
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'Win for digital generation' as political parties merge
Wed, 28th May 2014
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In a landmark move, the Internet Party and MANA form Internet MANA, aiming to amplify New Zealand's digital generation's voice in Parliament.
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Will court’s decision on the “right to be forgotten” do more harm than good?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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Google is required to remove links to inaccurate or irrelevant search results, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
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Instant .kiwi uptake for NZ businesses
Thu, 15th May 2014
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The word Kiwi has come to represent New Zealanders all around the world and it’s not just about where they come from, it’s about who they are.
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Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Secret, an anonymous Twitter-like space where users can post any thought or secret they like, without having to own up to it. You can share what you are thinking and feeling with friends, free of judgement.
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The simple but effective way to conquer the NZ tech space...
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Seeby Woodhouse, founder of New Zealand-based Internet Service Provider Voyager, aims to simplify the telco market.
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One world… One Internet?
Tue, 6th May 2014
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For a planet made up of countries, cultures and climates galore, apart from the oxygen we collectively breathe, we remain connected by one growing constant.
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Listen up - Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer patch... Windows XP included
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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In what has been a very busy week for those in Redmond, Microsoft has today released a patch designed to fill the hole in its Internet Explorer browser.
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Key NZ sectors leading online business adoption
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Manufacturing, wholesale, retail, & hospitality sectors are leading the way in online business in New Zealand. 41% of SMEs now have a website.
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At the helm of one of NZ's original success stories
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Deidre Steyn tells David Williams how she is relishing the role of general manager at one of New Zealand’s original internet success stories.
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Key launches mental health e-therapy for young Kiwis
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has launched SPARX, an online game-style tool to help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
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Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.
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On your marks, get set, Dot Kiwi...
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Kiwis worldwide can now follow NZ's Commonwealth Games team on new .kiwi domain, showcasing national pride in sport.
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When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
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Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market to reach $2.5 billion by 2018
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market set to reach $2.5bn by 2018, driven by increased adoption in midmarket and distributed enterprise.
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Chorus: UFB rollout ahead as fixed connections increase
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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That's according to Chorus' fixed line and broadband connection numbers as at 31 March 2014, released this morning via the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
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Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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Telecom introduces Ultra Fibre plans, offering faster broadband to Whangarei residents, improving gaming, streaming, and downloading experiences.