Global Stories

Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum

Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers including CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney to launch a subscription-based streaming TV service this.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Gaming

Vodafone scores Netflix contract

Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

Gaming

Spark customers to get free Lightbox for a year

Spark currently has more than 600,000 home broadband customers, and each will have access to a free year-long Lightbox subscription.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015

Software-as-a-Service

Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers

Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014

Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Gaming

How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV

Getting streaming services on your TV is very easy, with applications available for most devices across a range of streaming services.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013

Gaming

Best streaming sites

New to NZ, Quickflix, Premier League Pass and Ezyflix join the fray of streaming sites. Netflix and Hulu among top picks for diverse content.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013

Gaming

Five years of TVNZ On Demand

TVNZ On Demand celebrates 5 years, boasting a 48% uplift in stream views with 70 linear years of content enjoyed by 1.8 million viewers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

Samsung ups its TV-streaming game with new deals

Samsung Smart TVs in NZ enhance streaming with exclusive Netflix and PGA Tour apps, offering unrivalled on-demand content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015

Gaming

TVNZ relaunches on-demand service

TVNZ OnDemand reboots with Brightcove, offering viewers personalised, cross-platform streaming experiences on its revamped service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

Gaming

Netflix to add ANZ 'local flavour' - but where's the Kiwi content?

There is no confirmed comment yet on what, if any, New Zealand-made content will be made available through Netflix.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015

Gaming

Sky go after online sports fanatics with Fan Pass

Us Kiwis are almost as mad about sports as we are about our TVs, and this hasn't exactly escaped the attentions of the clever folks at Sky TV.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Digital Entertainment

Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming

Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015

Gaming

Competition heats up for Netflix in ANZ

Netflix faces a heated battle for supremacy in ANZ as local giants like TVNZ, Spark, and Sky TV amp up their streaming game ahead of the global giant's launch.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015

Gaming

Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads

Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

Netflix is coming to New Zealand next year

Netflix has announced the internet movie and TV subscription service will be available in New Zealand and Australia in March 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014

Digital Entertainment

The music industry's move to digital: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell?

In a digital era, musicians ditch traditional sales for online engagement, leading to a mixed reception and redefining success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

Digital Entertainment

Netflix's coming to NZ - That's right, you heard me...

Netflix, the streaming giant with over 50 million subscribers, is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand in early 2015. Get ready for binge-watching!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014