New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 54
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.
Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.
Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren’t allowed in New Zealand...
Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.
Sony’s Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.
Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke’s Bay rural broadband
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
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.
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
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.
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.