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Game review: Marathon (PS5)

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Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
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D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

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D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
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Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
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Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.
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YouTrip & Agoda launch hotel discounts for Australians

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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YouTrip teams up with Agoda to offer Australians 7% off selected hotel bookings plus an AUD $10 bonus for new card sign-ups.
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YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.
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Bizcap lifts SME loan limits in Australia & New Zealand to meet demand

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Bizcap has raised SME loan limits to AUD $7.5 million in Australia and NZD $4 million in New Zealand to meet growing demand for larger business loans.
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DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.
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Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.
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Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
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Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
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Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Wise Business has launched a free invoicing tool for SMBs, streamlining global payments and facilitating invoicing across multiple currencies.
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GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.
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Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.