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Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Cartech

Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home

Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow
Entrepreneur

Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.

By Edmund Hillary • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Cartech

Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe

Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town's CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Electrifying the pacific coast: Eastland Group doubles their funding for EV highway
Cartech

Electrifying the pacific coast: Eastland Group doubles their funding for EV highway

Government funding of $251,000 will be used to build a network of electric vehicle chargers in the East Coast region of New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Goody launches loyalty app promising to save Kiwis thousands of dollars
Cloud Services

Goody launches loyalty app promising to save Kiwis thousands of dollars

The free app allows members to download hundreds of deals, across entertainment, dining, accommodation, pharmacy and beauty.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Victoria Uni students win trip to China for Huawei's ICT training course
Information Communication & Technology

Victoria Uni students win trip to China for Huawei's ICT training course

Six Victoria University of Wellington students have been selected to participate in Huawei's Seeds for the Future programme in China.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Travel stories

Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth
Firewalls

Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Human Capital Management

Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution

The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels
Malware

FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels

The hospitality sector is a frequently attacked target by cybercriminals - one of the most prominent has been attributed to a Russian group.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera
Digital Entertainment

Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera

Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Gaming

Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer
Virtual Private Networks

Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer

Public WiFi is an irresistible concept. The internet is at your fingertips, often at no cost, and your Facebook is just a tap away.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Unified Communications

Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans

Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
New tech gives NZ tourism industry more insight into visitor travel patterns
Data Analytics

New tech gives NZ tourism industry more insight into visitor travel patterns

New tech launch bolsters NZ's tourism insight, offering detailed visitor travel patterns to propel industry growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Fleet Management

Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers

Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
Cartech

Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Australia Post rolls out one-stop-shop for digital ID verification
Identity and Access Management

Australia Post rolls out one-stop-shop for digital ID verification

Customers will be able to use Australia Post's services, as well the Queensland Police Service, Travelex, CUA and Airtasker.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017