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Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.
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UFB build begins in Whakatane

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.
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Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Enable is offering free residential fibre broadband connections until the end of 2015, covering up to 180,000 homes in the South Island.
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Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development

Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
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NZ midnight launch for iPhone 5

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Kiwis get first dibs on iPhone 5 at midnight launches across NZ, with Telecom and Vodafone, and live broadcasts marking the event.
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A meeting of spirituality and business

Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Nick Verykios, a spirited nexus of tech and altruism, marries business acumen with deep spirituality, transforming the tech landscape.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.
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Giving old wood new life - iPad

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
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US game studio lays off 400 employees

Fri, 25th May 2012
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38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.
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Today, tomorrow, Timaru

Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Timaru blazes trail with Ultra Fast Broadband: 6000+ premises including schools and hospitals to connect by July, soaring to 11,000 by 2015.
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Second UFB retail deal for Telecom

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.
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Blame the rugby flags

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.
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Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
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Game review: NeverDead

Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.
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Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.
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Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.
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Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.
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WEL Networks selects Huawei

Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Huawei wins bid to provide Fibre to the Home technology for WEL Networks' Ultra Fast Broadband project in NZ's central North Island.
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Game review: Dead Island

Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Dead Island game review: A sun-kissed yet zombie-infested getaway, blending horror and paradise on Banoi Island. An enthralling yet buggy adventure.