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World's first waterproof eReader coming to New Zealand

Kobo launches the Aura H2O in New Zealand, the first waterproof eReader made to endure both beach reads and bathtub tales.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

EduTech

Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand

Just ahead of the potential launch of the iPad Mini, NZ gets it's self iBooks with a fully populated, NZ relevant book store. Read on for full details...

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012

Apple

Amazon launches Kindle Fire

Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011

Global Stories

Kindle stories

Digital Transformation

Chris Gore book blames ownership for workplace tech failures

Workplace systems often falter after go-live, leaving staff with unreliable meeting rooms and higher support costs, the book says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO

The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Marketing Technologies

Audible unites ebooks & audiobooks with Read & Listen

Audible's new Read & Listen mode syncs audiobooks with highlighted eBooks, debuting in the US before rolling out to the UK and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

In almost every respect it works like a book, apart from the fact that it weighs next to nothing, fits in my hand perfectly, and is soothing on my eyes.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022

Amazon

The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now

Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Digital Entertainment

Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Amazon

Super small, super light Kindle launched

The Kindle Oasis, Amazon's newest e-reader, is the thinnest and lightest version to date, weighing in at just $449.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

EduTech

Educators can create their own textbooks, thanks to Kindle

The Textbook Creator helps teachers covert PDFs of textbooks and other education resources into Kindle books and interactive content.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015

Digital Entertainment

The apps I can't live without...

Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014

Kindle

What's hot in Kindle...

My Kindle was the best thing that ever happened to me. Now while that may seem sad to some people, here's some e-book must-reads this summer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2014

Kindle

Android App of the Week - Kindle for Android

Kindle for Android is the perfect stopgap if you're still waiting for an actual Kindle, offering books, magazines, and a built-in dictionary on your phone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012