Island stories - Page 8
Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
Core Education looks to empower Maori with e-learning
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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At the beginning of next month, Core Education is hosting an event called, 'Modern Pathways to Raising Maori Achievement'.
Bohannan resigns from Bathurst Resources
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Hamish Bohannan resigns as CEO of Bathurst Resources, citing the company's put on hold expansion due to low coal prices.
2degrees acquires Snap ISP for complete business offering
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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2Degrees, New Zealand's third-largest mobile telecommunications provider, is to acquire Christchurch-based internet service provider, Snap, to allow.
Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Spark is doing 'everything possible' to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
Fonterra's Glencoal says Waikato coal mine not on hold, just delayed
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group subsidiary Glencoal has denied suggestions it has put its plans for an open cast mine in the Waikato on hold indefinitely.
Can Dying Light survive the overcrowded zombie market?
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Dying Light stumbles in the crowded zombie genre, lacking the charm and novelty needed to stand out amidst giants like The Last of Us.
Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.
Momentum growing for UFB completions
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may rise this week on upbeat dairy auction, higher yields
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar may gain this week on speculation lower milk production will push up prices for the nation's biggest export at the GlobalDai.
Spark: No compo for you
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.
Spark crapped itself last night
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.
Drivers of the storm: Forza Horizon 2 DLC
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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PlayOn's Darren Price's gets behind the wheel of Forza Horizon 2 once more and takes the recently released DLC expansion, Storm Island, out for a spin.
Vodafone to cut Kiwi customer service jobs, outsource more work to Philippines
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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It is expected up to 100 permanent roles, across management, back office functions and operations, will be impacted by the end of March 2015.
New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.
Spark, Voda and Telstra to spend US$70 million on trans-Tasman cable
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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Spark New Zealand and Vodafone, New Zealand's two dominant telecommunications providers, in partnership with Australian provider Telstra, will spen.
Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, expects cheaper costs for the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network in the current.
Who you should know: Todd Noonan - KeepItSafe
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Meet Todd Noonan, the tech wizard behind KeepItSafe, transforming how businesses secure their online backups across NZ.
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.