New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 57
Green Acres GO aims to be the Uber of home maintenance
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uber
Green Acres GO aims to unlock an untapped workforce, providing opportunities for people to supplement their incomes by providing home services.
Chorus to trial live 4K broadcasting service over fibre
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has announced that it will commence a proof of concept trial using its fibre network to provide a direct broadcasting service.
Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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animal welfare
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pets
The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.
Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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weta digital
Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world’s first specialist mixed reality development studio.
How NZ is becoming the world’s living tech lab
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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startups
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automotive
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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cartech
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tesla
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evs
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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esports
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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gigcity
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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cartech
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auckland transport
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tesla
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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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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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uc
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telco
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broadband
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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digital entertainment
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netflix
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spark
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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evs
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
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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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
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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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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auckland university
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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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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telco
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spark
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
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atms
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anz bank
Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.