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Digital switchover dates confirmed
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Jonathan Coleman announces final dates for New Zealand's switch to digital TV, calling it the 'biggest change' to broadcasting since colour.
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TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated
Fri, 6th May 2011
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TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.
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Fibre Watch: Hard Labour
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Why isn't the opposition doing a better job attacking the Government's clumsy handling of its broadband initiatives?.
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Joyce 'hell-bent' on UFB monopoly
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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TelstraClear's CEO, Allan Freeth, accuses New Zealand Communications Minister of building a state-funded UFB monopoly.
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Fibre Watch: Telecom’s wild week
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom faces a tumultuous week with a record fine for anti-competitive behaviour and controversy over its UFB proposal and RBI deal.
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TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.
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Fibre Watch: Stop the head-banging
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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73% oppose the regulatory holiday in gov's broadband plans, as public and businesses unite for a rethink. Calls grow for a strategy shift.
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Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.
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Consumers don't trust govt's UFB bill
Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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A poll of New Zealand consumers shows they don't trust the government's ultra-fast broadband bill and want the Commerce Commission retained as watchdog.
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Freeview TV extended for Rugby World Cup
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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An extra 160,000 homes will be able to access Freeview TV in time to see the All Blacks take on the world.
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Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
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88 UCLL backhaul links 'are competitive'
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Commerce Commission finds 88 UCLL backhaul links competitive, boosting alternatives to Telecom's network in NZ.
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Change your tuning
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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If you’re a little confused as to what’s involved in New Zealand’s pending switchover to a digital television is all about, help is at hand.
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Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
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Free-to-call business directory launch delayed
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Businesses urged to update their details for the new 0133 service, while carrier testing falls behind schedule.
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Vodafone shuts Egypt call centre
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Following political unrest in Egypt, Vodafone has closed its 180-strong contact centre and is advising roaming customers to return home.
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Dont be afraid - Be wise
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Facing rising cyber threats in 2023, experts urge smart online practices over fear. From mobile to social media, stay vigilant.
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First UFB cities announced
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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After what seems like an eternity of negotiations and hyperbole, ultra-fast broadband has taken another step closer to becoming real.
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A war in cyberspace: CableGate
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Anonymous defends WikiLeaks against US government attacks with botnet DDoS attacks, in act of rebellion against political censorship.
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How to write a blog
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Have you got an interesting story to tell? Starting a new project and want others to join the fun as well? Fancy yourself a bit of a journalist?.
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3D comes to Youtube
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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YouTube now supports 3D viewing without special glasses. Use 'yt3d:enable=true' in search to explore a wide range of immersive videos.
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Tilt / Shift
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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If you’re anything other than a die-hard photographer or Photoshop junkie, you’ve probably never heard of the ‘tilt/shift’ effect.
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How to say no
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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How many of us have been struck with this particular dilemma? We get invited to take part in something that we don’t really want to do – for whatever reason.
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Carl Warner’s foodscapes
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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UK photographer Carl Warner crafts stunning landscapes using an array of edibles, from cheese to grains, blurring reality in his foodscapes.