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Fitch follows suit with Telecom downgrade rating
Unified Communications

Fitch follows suit with Telecom downgrade rating

Credit ratings organisation Fitch is the second such organisation to downgrade Telecom in light of Chorus split announcement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st May 2011
ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Government

ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination

The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Open source Pow-wow
Open source

Open source Pow-wow

Wellington's Linux.conf.au 2020 drew over 500 global aficionados, fostering a thriving open source community with talks from leading experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Linux conference open source eye opener
Open source

Linux conference open source eye opener

Hundreds of open source software aficionados will congregate in Wellington this January for the Linux.conf.au conference (LCA2010).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2009

Global Stories

Moody's stories

Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade
Unified Communications

Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
iPhone 5S flies off the shelves as fights break out
Apple

iPhone 5S flies off the shelves as fights break out

Less than 24 hours after the iPhone 5S went on sale across nine countries, Apple had sold out its entire September stock, leading to on street fighting….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Review: Dead Space 3 PC
Gaming

Review: Dead Space 3 PC

Dead Space 3 continues the unfortunate adventures of Starship engineer Issac Clark, and his battle against creatures called the Neromorphs.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013
Review: Hitman: Absolution Xbox 360
Gaming

Review: Hitman: Absolution Xbox 360

Hitman: Absolution marks the return of gaming's original assassin, IO Interactive's bald and barcoded killer known only as Agent 47.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
NZ dollar falls after weak Google earnings
Google

NZ dollar falls after weak Google earnings

The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Touchy Treyarch taunts critics
Gaming

Touchy Treyarch taunts critics

Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Telecom sweetens stockholder deal
Chorus

Telecom sweetens stockholder deal

Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Unified Communications

Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook

International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011
DEVIL MAY CRY: THE ANIMATED SERIES
Gaming

DEVIL MAY CRY: THE ANIMATED SERIES

Capcom's beloved Devil May Cry leaps from console to screen in a gory, high-definition anime series, capturing the essence of its demon-slaying hero, Dante.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Aliens vs. Predator
Gaming

Aliens vs. Predator

Rebellion breathes new life into the iconic AvP franchise, offering distinct campaigns for Aliens, Predators, and Marines. Get ready for a thrilling ride.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Pirates of the Caribbean — At World's End – PS2
Gaming

Pirates of the Caribbean — At World's End – PS2

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End game breaks the trend of disappointing movie-based games with top quality gameplay and stunning visuals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2007