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New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 57

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How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.
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Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
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IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.
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Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Customers who have already signed up for 12 months of Spark's 'Netflix on us', can now access a further 6 months.
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Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.
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NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.
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Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.
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The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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The University of Auckland welcomes leading AR expert Professor Mark Billinghurst, boosting their AR capabilities at the Bioengineering Institute.
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Game review: Samsara is a puzzle lover’s dream game
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Samsara, a captivating 2D indie puzzle game from New Zealand, combines intricate block mechanics and an immersive story, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts.
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How Spark’s transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Spark's financial results for H1 FY18 show progress on its transformation strategy, with strong performance in mobile, cloud, security, and service management.
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Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.
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Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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David Lenz appointed managing director of Hills as part of company's ongoing transformational journey. Challenges with Milestone Systems still unresolved.
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Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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WWE wrestling is body slamming onto New Zealand free-to-air televisions screens for the first time in over 15 years.
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How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.
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LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports forming a tag-team to show live eSports coverage on NZ TV
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports have become partners to broadcast the latest eSports action in your room across New Zealand TV screens.
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Stellar consulting brings ex-pat talent back home to NZ
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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South Islander Luke Turnbull has returned to his homeland to take a position as a consulting director with Stellar Consulting Group.
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Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.
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Let's Play Live (LPL) opens fancy new eSports studio at the Sky Tower in Auckland
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) has now opened a fancy new studio at the Sky Tower. This is to ensure the NZ eSports community is broadcast on a bigger scale.
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Mobile trader charged and sentenced despite being liquidated
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Despite being liquidated in 2017, Appenture Marketing faces NZD $114,000 in fines for misleading sales practices, aiming to deter industry misconduct.
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Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.