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Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality

Westpac New Zealand unveils an innovative app with augmented reality to transform money management, making it more interactive and user-friendly.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 delivers punchy performance and crystal-clear display but comes with a premium price tag.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me
Trade Me

BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me

BuddyBid launches to revolutionise online auctions, offering businesses a platform to sell via Facebook, competing with TradeMe.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Android App Review: Wikipedia
Gaming

Android App Review: Wikipedia

Wikipedia's freshly rebuilt app brings the world's knowledge to your pocket with enhanced speed and mobile-friendly features.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales

Remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday, followed by the latest monthly report on US retail sales will draw the focus of the week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack
Malware

'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack

Security experts warn that a new malware family is targeting Apple iOS and OS X, marking a 'new era' in malware.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Sales up for Noel Leeming
Noel Leeming

Sales up for Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps
Malware

Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps

Apple moves to block apps infected with WireLurker, but warns users to download and install software from trusted sources only.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
HP ventures into the world of gaming
Gaming

HP ventures into the world of gaming

HP dives into gaming with Omen 15, aiming to reclaim its edge in tech. The high-spec notebook targets gamers, launching amid company split.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing
Marketing Technologies

Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing

A Gartner survey shows digital marketing budgets will increase by eight percent in 2015 as it enables companies to better connect with customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Sony releases the world's slimmest and lightest waterproof compact tablet
Sony

Sony releases the world's slimmest and lightest waterproof compact tablet

Sony's latest marvel, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, launches in NZ: the thinnest, lightest, waterproof tablet ever.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain
Health Technologies

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain

New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, paced by Spark New Zealand, Fletcher Building and Contact Energy, as investors continued to be drawn to.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may consolidate as RBNZ weighs in on upbeat trend
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may consolidate as RBNZ weighs in on upbeat trend

The New Zealand dollar may hold around current levels this week as traders anticipate Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler could take aim at its re.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
CORRECT: Orion to raise $125 mln at $5.70 a share, top of the range
Health Technologies

CORRECT: Orion to raise $125 mln at $5.70 a share, top of the range

Shares of Orion Healthcare Group, which develops software systems for patient health management, have been priced at $5.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'
eCommerce

Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'

Warehouse Group's sales climb 3.5% in Q1, buoyed by new store openings and robust 'Red Shed' performance, fuelling investor optimism.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors bet on a boost to dividend payouts by the state.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes
Marketing Technologies

Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes

Visa Inc's local unit has seen a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year, as people become more comfortable with th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Unified Communications

David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech

David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014