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HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ
HTC One

HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ

HTC's One M9 hits NZ shores, sporting a 20MP camera, customisable themes, and expanded storage, launched on major networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
LogRhythm ramps up channel growth; offers 'new conversation'
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm ramps up channel growth; offers 'new conversation'

Security intelligence company LogRhythm is in discussion with a number of local MSSPs as the vendor lures new partners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Interview with pro League of Legends player Derek 'Raydere' Trang
Gaming

Interview with pro League of Legends player Derek 'Raydere' Trang

PlayOn NZ had the opportunity to interview Derek 'Raydere' Trang who is a professional League of Legends player.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Pacific Edge, Kiwi Property
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Pacific Edge, Kiwi Property

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Property For Industry, Kiwi Property Group and Goodman Property Trust as investor appetite for yield returned.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
Wearables

Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch

Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
The PlayStation 4 is the best selling console in New Zealand
Gaming

The PlayStation 4 is the best selling console in New Zealand

Kiwi gamers crown PS4 as the nation's favourite, making it the fastest-selling console of the decade with a 65% market share.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Australian stories

Zerto eyes Kiwi market
Public Cloud

Zerto eyes Kiwi market

Hybrid contracts, reseller recruitment and support for additional hypervisors and public cloud see BCDR specialist Zerto gearing up for a big year.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
KPMG gets First Point
KPMG

KPMG gets First Point

KPMG Australia has bought Asia Pacific cyber security technology integrator First Point Global for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy
NZ Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy

Federal Reserve gave a more cautious assessment of the US economy, prompting traders to pull back their bets that the US dollar would gain.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ migration hits new record in February year
Statistics NZ

NZ migration hits new record in February year

New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure
Supply Chain

Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure

Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market
Wearables

Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare goes down under
Gaming

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare goes down under

Activision will be releasing a new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC pack. It will feature the first map set in Australia.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed

The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Skellerup, Meridian
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Skellerup, Meridian

New Zealand shares gained as Skellerup Holdings rose 3.7% and Meridian Energy advanced 2.5%, amid revived investor interest due to globally low interest rates.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Tourism Holdings acquires 49% stake in UK's Just Go motorhome business
Tourism Holdings

Tourism Holdings acquires 49% stake in UK's Just Go motorhome business

Tourism Holdings, the largest campervan rental business in Australia and New Zealand, said it acquired 49 percent of UK-based Just Go.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting
GrabOne

APN News & Media halted for selldown amid speculation O'Brien, INM exiting

APN News and Media halted trading amid rumours of exits by Dennis O'Brien and Independent News - Media, with a potential A$300 million block trade looming.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Fortinet revamps partner programme
Firewalls

Fortinet revamps partner programme

Fortinet updates its partner scheme, enhancing certs and levels to bolster cyber defence skills amid a dynamic threat landscape.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015