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Will Netflix bring the end of illegal downloads?
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Netflix set to challenge Kiwi piracy with its March debut, but will its arrival truly curb New Zealand's rampant illegal downloads?.
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The world loses its mind over Netflix outage
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Netflix's global outage sparked widespread panic among users as the streaming giant scrambled to restore service within an hour.
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Vodafone being coy about Lightbox counter attack
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Vodafone is setting up to offer Sky TV’s Neon free for six months to Vodafone customers on unlimited data plans.
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Competition heats up for Netflix in ANZ
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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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.
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NZ ISPs in YouTube tie-up to drive faster broadband connections
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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New Zealand internet service providers are part of a multinational drive by global video streaming giant YouTube to push customers to faster landli.
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Netflix is coming to New Zealand next year
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Netflix has announced the internet movie and TV subscription service will be available in New Zealand and Australia in March 2015.
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Move over Netflix, HBO online is coming
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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The online streaming service will first be offered in the United States, but there are plans to bring it overseas.
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Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.
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TV review: The Killing, Season 4 starts
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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At one point I could hear myself breathing and all that was happening was Sarah standing in the middle of a room.
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TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.
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Opinion: Broadcasters, it’s over to you…
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.
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TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.
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Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.
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Netflix's coming to NZ - That's right, you heard me...
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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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!.
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Best streaming sites
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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New to NZ, Quickflix, Premier League Pass and Ezyflix join the fray of streaming sites. Netflix and Hulu among top picks for diverse content.
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How to watch US Netflix here in NZ
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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Unlock US Netflix in NZ: A guide to bypassing restrictions for endless entertainment. Enjoy shows like House of Cards on demand!.
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Labour pauses on DVD import proposals
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Labour to adjust DVD import ban to 5 months, aiming to balance industry jobs with consumer access, Ardern reveals future expiry in 2016.
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Netflix surprises as Apple disappoints
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Netflix shares soared 37.5% on surprise profits, driving Wall Street higher, while Apple's disappointing results dragged Nasdaq down 0.47%.
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Global online video market to hit US$37 billion by 2017
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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Video services delivered online will account for 10% of total TV and video revenues before the end of the decade.
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Apple aims to turn TV hobby into reality
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Apple is in talks with US cable operators to bring live TV home, still calling it a hobby despite selling 4 million devices in 2012.