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Wheedle down and out
Trade Me

Wheedle down and out

Wheedle, the Trade Me rival, has permanently closed its online operations after experiencing technical issues on its newly launched site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments
Trade Me

Bad feedback for Trade Me over Wheedle comments

Trade Me's Sam Morgan voices regret over calling Wheedle a joke as the rival aims to disrupt the Kiwi online market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
Trade Me rival hopes to Wheedle their way into industry
Trade Me

Trade Me rival hopes to Wheedle their way into industry

New Zealand's online market is about to get a major new competitor with the launch of a locally owned online marketplace called 'Wheedle'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012

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Wheedle stories

List Sell Stop Trading
Microsoft

List Sell Stop Trading

Second Trade Me rival postpones its launch this week as List Sell Trade goes down less than 24 hours since going live.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012
Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach
Trade Me

Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach

Wheedle reassures users their passwords are safe post-privacy breach but faces criticism over security handling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012
Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix
Software Development

Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix

Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012
Wheedle begins war with Trade Me
Trade Me

Wheedle begins war with Trade Me

Online auction site launched this morning as mega rich owner hits back at Sam Morgan's damning comments last week.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2012