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Disney+ Star to launch in New Zealand 23 February
Posted on 28-Jan-2021 16:06 News, Web media

Disney+ has today unveiled full details of Star, its new general entertainment brand, launching on the streaming platform on 23 February.

TourBox showcases upgraded digital controllers
Posted on 12-Jan-2021 21:37 News, Web media

All components are carefully calibrated for different functional scenarios. Whether it's knob, dial or scroll, the speed, acceleration and accuracy are all controlled exactly the way you want.

Visa invites top startups to participate in accelerator program
Posted on 1-Dec-2020 12:16 News, Web media

Startups across the country can apply from today to seek one of up to six places in the Visa Accelerator Program.

James Dyson Award 2020 Global Prize winners announced
Posted on 19-Nov-2020 09:45 News, Web media

Young inventors address significant global problems from breast screening processes
to new ways of generating renewable electricity.

More than $43 million donated to over 1,000 charities by Vodafone NZ
Posted on 11-Nov-2020 12:09 News, Web media

Estimates suggest this is one of the largest long-term corporate philanthropy investments ever in Aotearoa.

Sprout offering seed capital investment opportunity to agtech and foodtech start-ups
Posted on 10-Nov-2020 13:08 News, Web media

Business accelerator Sprout is back for 2021 and is looking for cutting edge start-ups in the agtech and foodtech sectors to register for mentorship and the opportunity for investment.

Dropbox adopts Virtual First working policy
Posted on 17-Oct-2020 19:47 News, Web media

Dropbox has announced a new Virtual First working policy, where remote work is the primary experience for Dropboxers globally. This policy goes a step further than what other companies are doing which is more of a 'hybrid-remote' approach, one where employees choose whether or not to work out of the office.

National Institute for Health Innovation develops treatment app for gambling
Posted on 6-Jul-2020 16:25 News, Web media

A new mobile app named Manaaki is described by Gayl Humphrey, the study lead from UniServices' National Institute for Health Innovation (NIHI) at the University of Auckland, as "a support package in your pocket" for people seeking help with gambling harm.

Menulog change colours as parent company merges with Dutch food delivery service
Posted on 2-Jul-2020 07:53 News, Web media

The local food delivery market is heating up as Menulog gets a brand refresh which will provide increased benefits for customers and the 900 restaurants on its national platform.

Techweek2020 goes digital to make it easier for Kiwis to connect and learn
Posted on 2-Jul-2020 07:48 News, Web media

The week-long festival covers all aspects of technology and its possibilities for every New Zealander, whether they are experts or new to tech.

Microsoft to help New Zealand job seekers acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy
Posted on 2-Jul-2020 07:41 News, Web media

Microsoft has announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing digital skills to 25 million people worldwide, including 100,000 in New Zealand by the end of the year.

New online learning platform for kids stuck at home during COVID-19 lockdown
Posted on 26-Mar-2020 21:35 News, Web media

Nanogirl - a character created and performed by world-renowned science educator Dr Michelle Dickinson MNZM - will teach children how to develop real-life superpowers through STEM learning.

Spark Sport opens its platform up to all New Zealanders at no charge
Posted on 17-Mar-2020 10:04 News, Web media

Spark Sport has announced that it will open up its platform for no charge for existing and new customers until May, giving access to 6 sports channels and hundreds of hours of on demand sport content as COVID-19 continues to impact live sporting events globally.

Auckland start-up Yourcar matches new car buyers with dealerships
Posted on 13-Feb-2020 18:05 News, Web media

Yourcar is a new, free online platform and marketplace that gives New Zealanders the ability to search, review and receive the best offers on new and nearly new vehicles from top rated, local and national dealers.  The company is currently working with about 50 new car dealerships nationwide.

Netflix releases 21 Studio Ghibli works
Posted on 22-Jan-2020 11:42 News, Web media

Fans in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America will be able to enjoy films from the Academy Award-winning Japanese art house behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

MetService secures Al Jazeera as a new weather client
Posted on 28-Nov-2019 09:40 News, Web media

From January 2020, MetService will be providing weather graphics to Al Jazeera Media Network for their estimated global audience of 566 million households worldwide.

Microsoft launches first Experience Center worldwide for Asia Pacific in Singapore
Posted on 13-Nov-2019 13:08 News, Web media

Microsoft has also reimagined the future of work by creating a blueprint for productivity, efficiency, accessibility, flexibility and collaboration for organizations in the region.

CarbonClick launches into Digital Marketplaces
Posted on 6-Nov-2019 11:42 News, Web media

CarbonClick is working with AA Smartfuel to integrate into its programme to make carbon offsetting available to over 2.6 million New Zealanders.


BNZ and Vodafone partner to boost NZ Tech for SME
Posted on 31-Oct-2019 17:14 News, Web media

Applications now open for business accelerator programme Vodafone Xone Partner Series.

Waikato Data Scientists awarded $13 million from the Government
Posted on 24-Oct-2019 15:27 News, Web media

This is the largest project to be funded in recent years at the University and will be spread over seven years.

Ola pioneers one-time passcode feature to fight rideshare fraud
Posted on 14-Oct-2019 10:24 News, Web media

The feature sends passengers a unique four digit code after they book an Ola ride. When their car arrives, passengers tell the driver their one-time passcode, which must then be entered correctly into the driver app while the vehicle is stationary, matching the right car with the right customer before the ride can begin.

Spark Sport new home of NZC matches from 2020
Posted on 10-Oct-2019 09:59 News, Web media

Spark has announced that from April 2020, Spark Sport will be the official rights partner for all New Zealand Cricket’s (NZC) matches played in New Zealand, with TVNZ joining as the free-to-air partner for a selected number of T20 International and Super Smash matches.

Registrations for Sprout Accelerator open for 2020 season
Posted on 4-Oct-2019 08:02 News, Web media

Sprout Accelerator offering $500,000 to innovators working on New Zealand’s agricultural and food challenges.

Ola integrates Apple Pay as payment method in New Zealand
Posted on 25-Sep-2019 09:51 News, Web media

Google Pay integration, multi-stop trips and ride scheduling to launch over the coming months.

Amazon Studios announces New Zealand as location for its upcoming series based on The Lord of the Rings
Posted on 18-Sep-2019 17:24 News, Web media

Pre-production has started, and production on the series will begin in Auckland in the coming months.


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