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Xero finishes year up 83% to $70m

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Xero is now the leading accounting software provider in New Zealand and the leading online accounting software in Australia and the United Kingdom, wi.
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Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost

Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.
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Dot Kiwi domain names go live after two years of planning

Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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After two years of planning, Dot Kiwi domain names are rolling out, offering all Kiwis worldwide a new way to showcase their identity online.
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Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Labour proposes digital bill of rights to protect New Zealanders from mass surveillance and guarantee internet access.
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Wynyard seeks $35m capital for global growth plan

Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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Wynyard Group applies for trading halt to carry out targeted placement of shares, aiming to raise NZ$35m for global growth plan.
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I now pronounce you... Provoke for life

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Provoke strengthens its Seattle presence with Naomi Lind as GM and her husband, Jono Lind, as Principal Architect, marking a unique dual appointment.
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Wynyard Group signs global partnership with Radio Tactics

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Wynyard Group teams up with Radio Tactics for a cutting-edge mobile forensics solution, promising major benefits for law enforcement.
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Lenovo ANZ MD explains Kiwi channel plans

Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Lenovo ANZ MD, Matt Codrington, outlines ambitious channel plans for NZ, despite regulatory silences on recent tech acquisitions.
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Xero smashes 250k customer mark...

Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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Xero, a fast-growing accounting software firm, now boasts over 250,000 global customers, doubling its base in just a year.
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Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.
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World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.
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Honda Legend pack arrives on FORZA 5

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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For the second year in a row, Honda and the Forza Motorsport franchise have teamed up to bring fans exclusive Honda content.
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Dead Rising 3 - Operation Broken Eagle released...

Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Capcom has released a new update for Dead Rising 3 ahead of the game's first DLC episode, 'Operation Broken Eagle.'.
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Wynyard blows competition away with UK gun deal

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Wynyard and Arquebus Solutions have partnered to introduce an advanced gun crime intelligence solution, aiming to bolster global law enforcement efforts.
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New Hawaiki Cable contract set to increase capacity

Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Vibe Communications inks deal with Hawaiki Cable, set to boost NZ's internet with faster, cheaper services across the Pacific.
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App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013

Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
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The writing's on the wall - Part 1

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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No longer the domain solely of retail, digital signage is spreading its wings, creating a market with plenty to offer the reseller.
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Kiwi tech entrepreneur aims to hit the jackpot in Vegas

Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Kiwi entrepreneur Sam Lee is set to unveil meMINI, a revolutionary wearable camera with Recall tech, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas today.
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A cloud fit for finance

Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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The finance sector seeks a custom-fit cloud solution, stepping into forums to shape a tech future that meets its unique demands.