New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 131

Dick Smith calls time on Boxing Day sales
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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Bargain hunters urged to get ahead of the queues for Boxing Day bargains by shopping online this Christmas Eve.

Dick Smith recalling portable DVD/Media Players
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Potential safety hazard where the internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery may overheat and pose a fire risk to customers.

Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.

Symantec back-up devices boost NZ business line
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Company introduces integrated backup and deduplication appliances, expanding on initial software and cloud solution offerings.

Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial
Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches 4G LTE trial in Wellington and Auckland, partnering with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent to test the technology and customer experience.

Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Bill establishing new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms passes third and final reading in Parliament.

Ruckus wireless used for The Hobbit premiere
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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Ruckus Wireless hailed for stellar performance at The Hobbit premiere in Wellington, supporting the city's busiest Wi-Fi day ever.

Provoke appoints new Auckland GM
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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Brady Cox is the new GM for Provoke in Auckland, bringing vast experience to drive the company's growth in NZ and globally.

Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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history
Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.

November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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As Facebook comes under criticism for low tax payments in NZ, company stock increases by nearly US$7 a share during November.

Gen-i invests in new Wellington and Auckland data centres
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New facilities to extend company's data centre and cloud capabilities, meeting growth needs of business and public sector clients.

New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

Promapp drives business growth in Australasia and Europe
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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software development
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Kiwi software provider announces new additions to board as it seeks to expand its presence across two continents.

Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Imagetext, New Zealand's top Apple integrator, heralds iPads and iPhones as productivity boosters for Kiwi businesses, spotlighting Mobile Device Management.

Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.

Gen-i hosts Jade Software’s new mobile banking solution
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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Gen-i collaborates with Jade Software to launch a new mobile banking app, JOOB, aiming to revolutionize customer experiences in banking.

Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.

NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.

Kiwis 'dislike' Facebook couples page
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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New Zealanders vehemently reject Facebook's new auto-linked couples pages, calling it an intrusive move by the social networking giant.

500,000th .NZ domain name revealed...
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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domain name commission
New Zealand's 500,000th .NZ domain name, www.drct.kiwi.nz, registered by Disabilities Resource Centre Trust, earns a special GBP £1000 prize from .NZ.