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Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.

Telecom exits Yahoo!Xtra, selling its 49% stake to Yahoo!7, paving way for complete Yahoo! New Zealand rebranding while ensuring service continuity.

The sleek Nokia E7, boasting business-focused features and exclusive to Vodafone NZ, hits shelves at NZ$1299, merging style with efficiency.

Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.

Smartphone apps from Flip have been released for iPhone, iPad and Android devices alongside a new version of the FlipShare software.

SnapperNet celebrates a decade of innovation in NZ's channel business with a harbour cruise, reflecting on dynamic tech evolution.

As employee expectations rise, firms embrace 'Bring Your Own Device'. BYO boosts productivity, cuts IT costs, and fosters better work-life balance.

Businesses grapple with securing mobile tech as workers blend personal devices with corporate systems, posing new security challenges.

Mobile computing tech enhances, delivering LAN-like speeds for on-the-go workers, elevating productivity despite geographical gaps.

Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.

Mortal Kombat may introduce 'online pass', requiring a code for full online play, akin to EA and THQ's systems, Joystiq reveals.

Amazon beats Apple and Google by launching its own cloud-based music storage and streaming service. Video inside.

Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house 'techpert' service, catching consumers by surprise.

The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.

Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.

Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.

Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.

Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.

Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.