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Rangiora community hub project seeks go ahead from council
Local Government

Rangiora community hub project seeks go ahead from council

Rangiora's ageing Southbrook Pavilion could be replaced after the council earmarked $1.3m, with community fundraising set to match it.

By David Hill • 3 min read • This month
Taupō sports venue gets $5.3 million sports hub
Construction

Taupō sports venue gets $5.3 million sports hub

Funding for Taupō's lower fields now gives visiting teams accessible changing rooms, toilets and a dining room ahead of major tournaments.

By Bronson Perich • 3 min read • Last month
Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand
Samsung

Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand

Samsung and Sky launch 4K UHD sports streaming in New Zealand, debuting with the Ashes cricket series on Sky Sport Now, enhancing clarity for fans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams
Crypto

Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Cricket stories

TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League
Data Analytics

TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League

The agreement will help the new franchise competition build fan apps, ticketing and data tools from launch across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery
Digital Transformation

Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery

Streaming platforms face major pressure as Netskrt takes on the World Cup, where demand is expected to top 1.5 billion viewers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game
Software Development

MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game

The move broadens MetaShot's appeal beyond cricket, as the motion gaming startup opens its platform to third-party studios for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Cricket great David Warner makes debut as Veeam extends Seattle Orcas partnership
Veeam Software

Cricket great David Warner makes debut as Veeam extends Seattle Orcas partnership

Veeam Software has renewed its headline sponsorship of the Seattle Orcas cricket team, extending the partnership through to the 2027 Major League Cricket season.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device
Cricket

Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device

Ikonz has unveiled an AI digital avatar of ex-cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on its Holographic Extended Reality device in Kolkata.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability
Supply Chain

MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability

Indirect emissions from Lord's suppliers are set to come under sharper scrutiny as MCC uses ExpectAI's Una platform to track Scope 3 data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung
Smart Home

Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung

Rising ticket prices and comfort are pushing more Australians to watch live sport at home, with 91% preferring the sofa to stadium seats.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones
Gaming

AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones

The move targets younger fans spending more time in gaming, as 7.4 million Australians now devote eight hours a week to sport.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
The state of live sports audiences in Australia
AFL

The state of live sports audiences in Australia

In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Amitabh Bachchan & Ganguly debut as AI holograms in India
Digital Transformation

Amitabh Bachchan & Ganguly debut as AI holograms in India

Proto unveils interactive AI holograms of Amitabh Bachchan and Sourav Ganguly in India, enhancing fan engagement and banking experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Hexaware teams up with San Francisco Unicorns in cricket
Digital Transformation

Hexaware teams up with San Francisco Unicorns in cricket

Hexaware Technologies has teamed up with San Francisco Unicorns to enhance fan engagement through digital innovation ahead of the 2026 cricket season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights
Marketing Technologies

Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights

Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025