Kiwi stories - Page 2
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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apps
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subscriptions
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New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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cartech
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government
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tesla
Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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solar power
Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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robots
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callaghan innovation
Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.
Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Kiwis are keen to embrace new ways of paying, with smart home devices and mobile phones leading the charge, says a Visa-commissioned survey.
Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Kiwi and Australian Fuji Xerox Printers partners took in the sights in China recently as part of a sponsored trip for premium partners.
Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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supply chain
Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.
MPA inks distie deal with Imperva; brings local support into play
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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imperva
MPA has signed to distribute and support Imperva's Incapsula and Securesphere security offerings, providing the first local support for the vendor.
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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microsoft
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Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn't enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.
Skinny ups its broadband play
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Skinny has made its move into the unlimited broadband world, as the company looks to cash in on Kiwi' love for uncapped data.
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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malware
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phishing
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email security
New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
Kiwi businesses have a 'dismal record' for commercialising their innovations, says exec
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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speakers
'Turning Innovation into Gold' seminar series aims to champion Kiwi innovation and improve commercial success rates.
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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nztech
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productivity
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kiwi
One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.