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Ed Sheeran aids Kiwis to sleep, says Spotify
Digital Entertainment

Ed Sheeran aids Kiwis to sleep, says Spotify

Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud tops Spotify's sleep playlists in New Zealand, helping Kiwis drift off, with Sam Smith and Kanye West close behind.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
Flurry of IPOs tipped for NZX in coming months, says Nikko Asset equities analyst
Fintech

Flurry of IPOs tipped for NZX in coming months, says Nikko Asset equities analyst

Kiwi investors can expect a strong pipeline of initial public offerings from New Zealand and Australian companies listing in coming months to take adv.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
NZ dollar slips as traders look ahead to dairy auction, US payrolls data
Human Capital Management

NZ dollar slips as traders look ahead to dairy auction, US payrolls data

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of key US manufacturing and employment reports, and before a dairy auction where buyers will have to absorb increase.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Instagram Layout... Why all the fuss?
Instagram

Instagram Layout... Why all the fuss?

Instagram's new Layout app has stirred chatter, but it's less a leap and more a step—prepping for a Facebook's grander scheme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Meridian, Genesis, MRP decline
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Meridian, Genesis, MRP decline

New Zealand share fell, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and MightyRiverPower as some investors looked to crystalise recent gains.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
NZ dollar holds below 77 US cents as US payrolls awaited
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds below 77 US cents as US payrolls awaited

The New Zealand dollar held below 77 US cents, having fallen against a resurgent greenback buoyed by mid-term success by the Republican Party and s.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

Global Stories

Developer tools stories

IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit
Internet of Things

IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit

IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
RBNZ's Wheeler keeps OCR on hold, no rate hikes ahead
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

RBNZ's Wheeler keeps OCR on hold, no rate hikes ahead

The Reserve Bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down infl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G
Unified Communications

Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G

The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
People are strange- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die
Gaming

People are strange- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die offers a unique Kinect-driven journey, blending Japanese narrative with eccentric characters and time travel.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus
Gaming

Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus

Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 10 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Software defined data centres – Evolution, not revolution
Hyperscale

Software defined data centres – Evolution, not revolution

Bradley Borrows of Microsoft NZ debates whether Software Defined Data Centres are an innovation or a modern twist on a decades-old concept.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014
Are we looking at Microsoft's next CEO…?
Microsoft

Are we looking at Microsoft's next CEO…?

Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...
Cybersecurity

5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...

LinkedIn unveils top 5 tips to boost account security in celebration of Data Privacy Day, emphasising user safety and privacy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Microsoft

Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?

Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer's replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard
Gaming

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?
Microsoft

10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?

Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013