Dunedin stories - Page 2

​It seems like it was only yesterday that people were getting excited about free public phones, but they are well and truly in the dusty past now.

Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.

Dunedin, once known as Gigatown, is now a thriving startup hub with a record number of applications for funding this year.

Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

Dunedin is installing a free gigabit-speed WiFi network in the city’s Octagon, offering high-speed internet to the public.

A new High Tech Youth Network studio has opened at Dunedin’s Carisbrook School - this is the first of its kind to open in the South Island.

New Zealand residential property values climbed at the fastest pace in nine months in March, led by strong demand in Auckland.

New Zealand residential property values rose at the fastest pace in five months in February, driven by strong demand in Auckland.

New Zealand's residential property values grew at a faster annual pace in January as a shortage of houses for sale in Auckland continued to fan the.

Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.

Spark is set to supercharge Dunedin's connectivity with unlimited gigabit-broadband plans and revolutionise the city's Wi-Fi hotspots.

Food gradings are a handy way to check the health and safety rating of a restaurant or cafe so you get all of the delicious with none of the disease.

A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.

Otago Polytechnic's IT students faced a 'pressure-cooker' scenario, pitching projects to industry pros in a bid to simulate real-world challenges.

Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.

Authorities intensify the hunt for online abusers despite recent arrests, emphasising New Zealand's commitment to international child protection efforts.

WHEN it comes to Internet performance, it really depends on what end of the country you live in as to what speeds you can expect.