Rugby World Cup stories
Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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streaming
Kiwi rugby fans in Japan for the World Cup have driven a fivefold surge in Vodafone New Zealand’s network usage, with over 10 terabytes of data used.
Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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video
Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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rugby world cup
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spark
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air new zealand
Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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hd
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video
Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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telco
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crown fibre holdings
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fibre
Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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chorus
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telco
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rugby world cup
Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.
NTT DOCOMO to supply services for 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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partner programmes
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telco
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rugby world cup
NTT DOCOMO to provide telecommunication services for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, marking the tournament's debut in Asia.
Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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4g technology
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tvnz
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3g
Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.
Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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facebook
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rugby world cup
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africa
Rugby World Cup fans are going to be able to vote on a new category at the World Rugby Awards, via a hash tag on Facebook.
The Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a stinker
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a colossal disappointment, marred by poor graphics, uninspired gameplay, and a lack of teams. Wait for Rugby Challenge 3.
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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martech
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adobe
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social media
New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.
Five things Gartner has learned about Digital Business from the World Cup...
Sat, 5th Jul 2014
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gartner
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rugby world cup
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analyst report
Gartner's Jack Santos shares five insights on Digital Business inspired by the World Cup, from shifting viewing times to permeable digital borders.
Tech on the ball as World Cup reaches billions of connected devices
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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ovum
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rugby world cup
Playback on PCs, tablets, and smartphones accounts for 57% of World Cup viewership, with a total of 5.9 billion screens worldwide.
Football-mad Kiwis to join World Cup conversation on Facebook
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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apps
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facebook
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social media
Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.
Glimmer of hope for Harvey Norman after NZ results
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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christchurch
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harvey norman
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nz
Harvey Norman sees a glimmer of hope with a 3.6% sales boost in New Zealand for H1 FY13, despite a 36.5% plunge in overall profit to AUD $81.9 million.
JB Hi-Fi sees first-half NZ sales fall 6%
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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productivity
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jb hi-fi
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nz
New Zealand sales fell 6 percent in the first half from a year-earlier result boosted by the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
NZ National Library collects millionth digital pic
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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national library of new zealand
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rugby world cup
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retailers
Rugby World Cup victory parade image becomes the milestone addition to the National Library’s collection of digital heritage material.
Promotions, disasters lead to erratic 2011
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
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nz
Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.