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A look back at the EB Expo 2013

Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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From Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October Australian gamers descended on Sydney's Olympic park for their annual video gaming extravaganza, the EB Expo 2013.
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Technology package up for grabs for Enviroschools

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.
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Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes

Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
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2degrees: Text before calling following earthquake

Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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2degrees urges users to text before calling following an upper-6 magnitude earthquake in Cook Strait, to prevent network overload in affected regions.
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Telecom networks remain unscathed following earthquake

Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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In the wake of Cook Strait earthquakes, Telecom's networks stand strong, urging texts over calls to keep lines open for emergencies.
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Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
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Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.
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Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.
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Novopay still bugging teachers

Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Positive progress has been made in resolving outstanding issues with Novopay under the Remediation Plan – but the system is not out of the woods yet.
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Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo

Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.
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Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…

Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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New study suggests owning an iPhone could signal wealth, while Android users might be less affluent. Is your phone choice revealing your salary?.
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Xbox One disappointment echoes out loud

Mon, 27th May 2013
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With the mystical next-generation dust finally settling, many developers have taken to social networks to bemoan their disappointment at the Xbox One.
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Review: Dead Island: Riptide

Fri, 17th May 2013
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Dead Island: Riptide dazzles with gorgeous island graphics but flounders with clunky combat and a stamina system that'll test your patience.
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Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Vodafone will preview 4G – the world's fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.
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Join the cloud rush

Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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UK businesses race to the cloud as Digital Island reports a 65% surge in firms adopting cloud services to stay competitive.
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Five essential tools you shouldn't start your workday without...

Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Discover the five key items successful professionals like Richard Branson and Meg Whitman rely on daily to boost productivity and creativity.
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Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island

Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.
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Chatham Islands set for telco boost

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
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Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal

Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.
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Zombie complaints come in droves

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.