Island stories - Page 9
Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.
Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes
Mon, 25th May 2015
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In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.
2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
You're invited to Exeed's HP PC and Print Roadshow
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Exeed's HP PC and Print Roadshow will showcase new HP products and market trends, from the end of Feb to the beginning of March.
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.
New iPad software to help teachers talk to students about bullying
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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New iPad book, Dragon Island, offers a revolutionary way for teachers and parents to address bullying with 3-7 year olds.
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.