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Quickflix: Why it's really worth it
Digital Entertainment

Quickflix: Why it's really worth it

Quickflix, New Zealand's original online movie and TV streaming service, is offering all movie and TV buffs a one month free trial along with a bonus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon
Gaming

Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon

Netflix has officially launched in New Zealand today, accompanied by a number of free trial offerings to lure viewers into subscribing to the service.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Gaming

Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop

Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
Opinion: Broadcasters, it's over to you…
Unified Communications

Opinion: Broadcasters, it's over to you…

Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
Quickflix launches streaming movies and TV shows on Xbox One
Gaming

Quickflix launches streaming movies and TV shows on Xbox One

Quickflix expands its streaming service to Xbox One in NZ, offering a plethora of movies and TV shows in both standard and high definition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
Quickflix new pay-per-view movie service comes to Xbox 360
Gaming

Quickflix new pay-per-view movie service comes to Xbox 360

Quickflix launches pay-per-view on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering new release movies to Gold members, expanding its entertainment range.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013
Kiwis loving Kiwi movies online
Quickflix

Kiwis loving Kiwi movies online

Kiwis are flocking to local films, with streaming stats showing Stan Walker's Mt Zion and Peter Jackson's The Hobbit leading the charge on Quickflix.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Gaming

How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix

With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Digital Entertainment

Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx

Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Movie & TV streaming finally comes to NZ
Gaming

Movie & TV streaming finally comes to NZ

The service will offer unlimited viewing for $9.99 per month, rising to $16.99 per month once the introductory period is over.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012

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Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ
Unified Communications

Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ

Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
Movie & TV streaming: Top trends for 2014
Gaming

Movie & TV streaming: Top trends for 2014

Things are hotting up in the movie and TV streaming space in New Zealand, with Quickflix leading the way since launching its online service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Quickflix unfazed by new Telecom TV competition...
Unified Communications

Quickflix unfazed by new Telecom TV competition...

Quickflix responds to Telecom's plan to launch video streaming service in New Zealand, says competition is a good thing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Quickflix seeks quick fix for Australasian growth
Quickflix

Quickflix seeks quick fix for Australasian growth

Streaming supplier aims to drum up funding across the ANZ region through new investors on both sides of the Tasman.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
Online video market 'large and evolving': Sky
Unified Communications

Online video market 'large and evolving': Sky

Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Quickflix

Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation

Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2012