New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 58
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Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees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Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.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.
Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.
Let's Play Live (LPL) opens fancy new eSports studio at the Sky Tower in Auckland
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) has now opened a fancy new studio at the Sky Tower. This is to ensure the NZ eSports community is broadcast on a bigger scale.
Mobile trader charged and sentenced despite being liquidated
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Despite being liquidated in 2017, Appenture Marketing faces NZD $114,000 in fines for misleading sales practices, aiming to deter industry misconduct.
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.
Samsung NZ unveil the latest members of their smartphone family
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Samsung New Zealand has unveiled the Galaxy A8 and A8+, new additions to their A series, featuring Dual Front Cameras, sleek design, and enhanced usability.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Kiwi businesses will be able to harness Azure Public Cloud through locally hosted Azure Stack to help drive digital transformation efforts.
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand’s highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.
Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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As Kiwis dream of a new car in 2018, SUVs and utes top the wishlist, though electric vehicles are gaining traction, with over 6,000 now on NZ roads.
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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The Warehouse is installing EV charging stations at stores across New Zealand, starting in Invercargill, with free charging available for the first few months.
Get your pizza delivered directly to your beach towel this summer
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Domino's Pizza New Zealand launches Domino's Anywhere, allowing customers to pin drop their location for pizza delivery directly to beaches, parks, and more.