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AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Dentsu Aotearoa triumphs at IAB NZ 2024 awards night

The IAB New Zealand 2024 Digital Advertising Awards saw Dentsu Aotearoa win Best in Show for the impactful 'Ancient Influencers' campaign, among other accolades.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Unified Communications

2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer

2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enhance customer experience across its vast network of services and stores.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

EduTech

Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand

IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Hyperscale

TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation

TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

EduTech

2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023

Phishing

Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023

Spark Sport announces that TVNZ will be the home of the majority of its content starting from July 2023. New Zealand Cricket has already agreed to the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Digital Entertainment

Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ's new streaming platform

I had the opportunity to sit down with TVNZ development manager Andrew Blakey to discuss the launch of HEIHEI, a new streaming service for Kiwi kids.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

4G technology

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

TVNZ

TVNZ packs for Rio, despite demands from Sky TV

Despite recent uncertainty, Sky TV will be joined by Television New Zealand (TVNZ) at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016

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

TVNZ

American Super Bowl but no NZ sport? What's the deal, TVNZ?

NZ First tackles TVNZ for live Super Bowl coverage whilst national sports remain sidelined for free-to-air viewers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016

Gaming

TVNZ ramps up online offering

TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015

Gaming

TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4

The TVNZ OnDemand app will be launching to the PS3 and PS4 consoles. Kiwi TV fans will be able to catch up on their favourite shows.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015

Digital Entertainment

Pacific Islands to access more NZ TV and Sport, for free

The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015

Apps

TVNZ launches digital-first news platform

TVNZ has launched ONE News Now, a website and app dedicated to video content, in response to changing news consumption habits.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015

Global Stories

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Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Real-Time CDP Collaboration in Australia, NZ

Adobe has launched its Real-Time CDP Collaboration platform in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with major publishers to enhance data-driven advertising securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Hyperscale

TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb

TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024