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Wynyard Group sets $1.15 share price

Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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The offer for shares is set to open on Monday 24 June and close on Friday 12 July ahead of a Friday 19 July listing on the NZX Main Board.
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Enterprise mobility future

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC's recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.
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Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
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Lenovo opens US manufacturing line

Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.
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Apple smacked with US import ban

Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Apple faces US import ban on older gadgets, potentially costing $1 billion in revenue, amid Samsung patent row.
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SLI Systems launches IPO

Wed, 15th May 2013
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Christchurch IT company is to offer New Zealanders the opportunity to share in the rapid growth of online commerce.
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Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians

Fri, 10th May 2013
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Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.
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Dotcom: A case of fatal flaws

Wed, 8th May 2013
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Kim Dotcom accuses New Zealand PM of being mislead by US officials in “scandalous” copyright case. #KimDotcom #copyright.
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Debt-ridden THQ owes one million

Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Defunct THQ owes Codemasters over £800,000, highlighting a deep financial abyss from failed distribution deals and unresolved debts.
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Google posts “strong start” to 2013

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Google reports a strong start to 2013 with revenues rising 31% to USD $13.97 billion, despite slightly missing Wall Street forecasts.
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Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group

Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.
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BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh

Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.
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PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles

Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
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Review: BioShock Infinite PC and Xbox 360

Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Bioshock Infinite launches us from underwater dystopia to cloud city Columbia, delivering a visually stunning, thought-provoking journey.
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Review: BioShock Infinite (PC/Xbox 360)

Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Bioshock Infinite elevates gaming with its leap from underwater dystopia to a cloud-cloaked utopia, blending stunning visuals and a gripping tale.
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Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up

Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.
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ShoreTel closing in on major NZ customer deal

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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ShoreTel nears a significant deal in NZ, introducing a 'partner hosted model' to blend cloud services with its unified communications tech.
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Google executive joins Xero

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.
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Ballsy Brin brands smartphones & emasculating

Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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Unwise Google co-founder Sergey Brin shoots himself square in the foot with the most masculine shotgun known to man.
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China chins US over hacking accusations

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.