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Well, the holidays are almost over, and students across the whole country are returning for another year at school.
Are citizen journalism and social networking eroding the credibility of news? Online news increasingly raises concerns over reliability.
Rural schools face up to a six-year wait for fibre broadband, but satellite technology could bring high-speed internet connections within months.
Left 4 Dead 2 revitalises the undead genre, blending enthralling gameplay with a deep dive into America's gothic South.
Invizimals turns gamers into hunters with the PSP, but its tedious gameplay and challenging monster capture may not charm all.
Style Boutique review: More than just tween allure, it dishes real biz savvy alongside runway dreams for budding DS stylists.
Sony's belated release, 'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier', lands on PSP and PS2 with mixed feelings – new flights but faded visuals disappoint.
Quiz games can all be pretty similar when you think about it; all you need to do is answer a series of questions correctly.
Embarrassed journalist bravely faces SingStar: Take That, a confession of musical guilt, and the stark realisation it's a 'fans only' ordeal.
Microsoft's Lips: Number One Hits karaoke game, complete with flashy wireless microphones, offers something for everyone with its range of chart-topping hits.
This upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive is touted as a mature and interactive film noir thriller in which you piece together the mystery of the 'Origami Killer'.
Napoleon Bonaparte is recognised as one of the great strategic generals of history, and after playing Napoleon: Total War, you begin to understand why.
Dive into the forgotten telco past at MOTAT with treasures hidden in a dilapidated shed, set for a much-needed upgrade.
War driving reveals Auckland's exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.
Here is a brilliant Web site that allows you to check, quickly and easily, the luggage limits for whatever airline you're flying on.
Are your digital photos nothing but a bunch of lifeless ones and zeros occupying space on your hard drive? Here are some ways to bring them to life.
Revolutionise your genealogy research in the New Year with advanced search tools and tips to keep your family history organised.
Google is teaming up with The New York Times and The Washington Post to revolutionise web news by launching Google Living Stories, an interactive news platform.
A project planned for London's 2012 Olympic Games sounds like pure science fiction, but the technology that could see it built is already available.
Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.