Freeview stories
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Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand
Thu, 9th May 2024
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In a boost for racing fans, Kordia collaborates with Entain's Trackside to air horse racing free-to-air in NZ via Kordia’s DTT network, enhancing access and coverage.
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Freeview refocuses with new and refreshed brand identity
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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digital entertainment
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video
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radio
Freeview is going to begin rolling out its new brand identity in the coming weeks, which reflects the company’s refocus on how it delivers TV and radio.
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Freeview offering TV, radio through free streaming app
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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digital entertainment
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tv
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radio
Freeview has introduced a new Streaming TV app to allow viewers to stream their favourite television and radio channels for free.
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Hands-on review: Philips 65” 9500 series TV
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Philips' 65” 65PML9506/79 9500 series mini-LED Android TV offers impressive features, including Ambilight 4 lighting.
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Kordia launches nationwide broadcasting service
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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freeview
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kordia
Kordia launches pop up TV service on Freeview channel 200, allowing organizations to broadcast events nationwide.
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Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
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Freeview aims to transform how you watch TV
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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freeview
The new Freeview recorder combines the entire suite of Freeview features with the added choice of apps and extra content available through Google Play.
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Freeview launches new On Demand experience
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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freeview
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freeviewplus
Freeview has launched its new On Demand TV platform, replacing FreeviewPlus, offering New Zealanders seamless access to free, on-demand shows and movies.
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Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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sky
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Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
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Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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tvnz
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sky
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telco
Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
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FreeviewPlus now on satellite
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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spacetech
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.
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Freeview Plus lands
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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freeviewplus
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NZ pioneers again with Freeview Plus, fusing on-demand online content with broadcast TV for a seamless viewing revolution.
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Freeview shakes it up with FreeviewPlus
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
FreeviewPlus will marry broadcast television with on-demand content allowing viewers to watch catch-up and premiere shows on their TV.
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Sky & TVNZ join forces on Igloo
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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telco
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tvnz
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nz
Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.
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Freeview TV extended for Rugby World Cup
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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telstraclear
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sky
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rugby world cup
Freeview|HD coverage will reach an additional 160,000 homes ahead of the Rugby World Cup, thanks to the government's digital TV extension.
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Change your tuning
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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hp
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nz
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cloud services
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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Kiwi internet usage soars
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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social networking
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telco
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nz
Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.
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TiVo hits the shelves
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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sony
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nz
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movies
The TiVo media device, offering Freeview TV and CASPA On-Demand services, is now available at Telecom, allowing users to download new-releases and TV shows.
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TiVo’s walled garden
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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telco
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data cap
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nz
>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.
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Freeview sales boosted by Prime
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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spacetech
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hd
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sky
Freeview partly credits adding SKY’s free-to-air channel Prime to its lists for an upsurge in sales of its digital television receivers.