Kiwi stories
Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users
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Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.
One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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To mark its first anniversary, One NZ has launched the One Wallet, a state-of-the-art digital wallet pre-loaded with a combined value of $37 million.
Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.
Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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research
Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.
Telecom dispute surge: Key findings from 2023 TDR report
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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feedback
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kiwi
TDR's 2023 report reveals record surge in telecom disputes, with 3725 people seeking help—a 64% jump from 2022.
Fortnite goes down under with new Aussie and NZ update
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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maps
Get ready to say G’day with Fortnite, as the game has announced a brand new Australia and New Zealand in-game experience.
Vodafone Group picks up Kiwi domestic violence initiative
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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csr
Vodafone New Zealand’s extra 10 days of ‘safe leave’ for its employees has now been implemented in a total of 25 countries.
Kiwi-designed wheelchair capable of going offroad goes global
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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segway
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omeo technology
After tinkering with the final design for a few years, an innovative new solution from New Zealand for those in need is going global.
Kiwi agritech startup flourishes with homegrown legal marketplace
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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legal
Looking to disrupt the kiwifruit industry, Acuris Systems employed the services of a fellow Kiwi startup's online legal marketplace.
Kiwi Jedi keep forgetting their lightsabers in Uber cars
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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jedi
Uber released its second annual lost and found index, a snapshot of riders’ most commonly lost and most surprising forgotten items.
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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diy
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New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.
Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.
NZTA launches VR experience for learner drivers
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled a VR app to help learner drivers practise spotting hazards and using mirrors on real New Zealand streets.
Kiwi AI startup secures major investor
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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dubai
New Zealand’s IMAGR secures Sage Technologies investment to fast-track Smartcart, a revolutionary AI solution to eliminate supermarket checkout queues.
Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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retailers
New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.
Kiwi ad tech company expands to Australia
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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dubai
Headquartered in Kaikoura, Advert Media provides its Parent Teacher Calendar App free to more than 400 schools across New Zealand...
PocketWise helps Kiwis stay on top of their finances
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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kiwi
The cloud platform compares a wide range of financial products from different New Zealand banks and financial service providers...
Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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ar
The Future of Storytelling event in New York will put AR/VR retellings of James Hurman's The Boy and the Lemon in the spotlight.
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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online shopping
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Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.