New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 53
Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
Air NZ’s digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.
The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.
Tech’s momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NZTech’s annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch ‘pop-up’ check-in service
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.
NZ’s first Maori robotics challenge to be held in Whakatane
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Twelve teams from primary schools across the Eastern Bay of Plenty will compete in a new regional robotics competition...
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.
New Zealand’s first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it’s taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.