New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 76
Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.
New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The New Zealand eSports Federation and Australian eSports Association have agreed to form their very own Oceania eSports Council.
Secrets of Otago’s sea life to be shared in gigcity-funded ‘fishy webcam’
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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The habits and behaviour of Dunedin’s marine life will be shared with the world through a new GigCity project that will livestream underwater footage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.