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Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Gaming

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus

A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
NZ Space Challenge finalists to be announced
Solar power

NZ Space Challenge finalists to be announced

Finalists for the NZ Space Challenge, a competition to solve navigation issues in Antarctica, have been announced in Christchurch.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports
Cloud Services

Being from NZ can help catapult our country's technology exports

NZ Story Group's head of engagement discusses three points as to why being from little old NZ can actually be of huge benefit to our tech sector.

By Sarah Morgan • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Fourth iDEAStarter launches to turn fresh ideas into businesses
iDEAStarter

Fourth iDEAStarter launches to turn fresh ideas into businesses

Auckland's aspiring young entrepreneurs vie for £10,000 in the innovative iDEAStarter contest. Entries open now!.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants
Fintech

Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants

New Zealand's fintech sector is maturing rapidly, with the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator highlighting global potential.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
NZ Bitcoin savings platform expands to include Ethereum
Crypto

NZ Bitcoin savings platform expands to include Ethereum

The New Zealand Bitcoin savings platform that has helped close to 5,000 Kiwis save $7million worth of Bitcoin since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Crypto

NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share
Cartech

Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share

New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Kiwi teams make a clean sweep at Microsoft ANZ innovation competition
Internet of Things

Kiwi teams make a clean sweep at Microsoft ANZ innovation competition

Kiwi ingenuity wins hearts and the top three places in the Microsoft Imagine Cup ANZ finals, beating their Australian counterparts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration
ZeroPoint Ventures

Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration

ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites
Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites

The launch will carry research and development payloads from NASA and educational institutions that will conduct a variety of new, on-orbit science.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
NZ's West Coast could become a major tech hub
Gaming

NZ's West Coast could become a major tech hub

Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Global Stories

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Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS
Hyperscale

Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS

AWS NZ country manager says cloud is reducing the barriers for Kiwi startups to innovate and make a mark on the global stage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain
Blockchain

Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain

Auckland's Olivia, a pioneering small business, adopts blockchain to boost food traceability and sustainability, exporting over NZD $2 million annually.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes
Gig economy

Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes

Hnry turns self-employment into a 'pay-as-you-earn' model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers
Robotics

Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers

New Zealand's Robotics Plus inks a global deal with GlobalPac Technologies to distribute its robotic apple packers, targeting US, Australia, and NZ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Australia grants first banking license to fintech startup
Fintech

Australia grants first banking license to fintech startup

Australia's first fintech banking license has been authorised by authorities in a bid to improve competition in a sector dominated by four major lenders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

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