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Game review: Dead Island

Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Dead Island game review: A sun-kissed yet zombie-infested getaway, blending horror and paradise on Banoi Island. An enthralling yet buggy adventure.
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Game Preview: Dead Island

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Zombies, once classed as second-rate monsters in B-grade horror movies, have become a growing global phenomenon in recent years.
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Spice up your next vacation

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Unusual sleeps await: Discover the world's strangest hotels, from a mobile room atop Paris to coffins in Berlin. Adventure beyond the norm!.
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Staying connected through a crisis

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Paul Deavoll leads Gen-i in heroic efforts to maintain vital services during the Christchurch earthquake, ensuring connectivity amid chaos.
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NZ start-ups need to think big

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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At just 18, Sam Minnée founded SilverStripe with friends in Wellington. Today, he urges NZ start-ups to dream big and to seek offshore customers early.
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Is your soul weighing you down?

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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The Soul Storage Company offers patented De-Souling technique for a 'mental vacation' in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Just what the doctor ordered

Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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The local District Health Board placing an order for several new C5v Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) tablet PCs from Motion following a huge success.
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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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UFB partners announced

Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.
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Review: Pilotwings Resort

Tue, 26th Apr 2011
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One of the European 3DS launch titles finally makes it down under. Reagan Morris finds out what we've missed out on over the past few weeks!.
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Orcon goes live in Palmerston North

Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Orcon completes its unbundling in Palmerston North, offering local loop services despite minor delays linked to events in Christchurch.
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Latest Christchurch communications updates

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.
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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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Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Crown Fibre Holdings has said it will negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland.
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Orcon moves into the South Island

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Christchurch and Dunedin now able to sign up for Orcon's telephone and broadband services, Palmerston North and Rotorua next.
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Maclean CEO wins Ernst & Young award

Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Chris Maclean, CEO of Maclean, wins prestigious Ernst and Young award, securing a scholarship for the Owner Manager Programme.
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Interview: Cisco's Suzanne Hansen - P2

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Hansen opens up on Cisco's rivals, plans for ultra fast broadband, the recession and what's in store for 2011.
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Panoramarama

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Explore the globe from your sofa! From Everest's peak to the Vatican's heart, discover 16 breathtaking 360° panoramas that bring wonders closer.
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Big small thinking

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ small biz faces big choices: mass retailer or specialist for tech needs? Navigating purchases post-credit crunch reveals challenges.
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Synnex offers free freight to South Island

Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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To support South Island business recovery, Synnex announces free shipping from Sept 13-Oct 15, aiming to ease rebuilding efforts after Canterbury's disaster.