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Are TV networks out of step with tech?
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Ignoring such a public outcry could be seen as a balsy move, or it could highlight just how out of touch with tech mediaworks execs are.
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Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.
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Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds
Tue, 12th May 2015
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Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
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Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
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Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
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While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
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First 'Netflix Recommended' TVs revealed
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Netflix reveals the first batch of TVs with the Netflix Recommended TV designation. Each will bear a Netflix Recommended TV logo in retail stores.
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Samsung ups its TV-streaming game with new deals
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Samsung Smart TVs in NZ enhance streaming with exclusive Netflix and PGA Tour apps, offering unrivalled on-demand content.
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Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
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Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Netflix has officially launched in New Zealand today, accompanied by a number of free trial offerings to lure viewers into subscribing to the service.
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Netflix confirms NZ pricing ahead of tomorrow's kiwi launch
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Netflix set to undercut NZ rivals with launch pricing, starting from $9.99 for its much-anticipated service tomorrow.
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Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
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Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Netflix Australia and New Zealand will have an estimated 1600 titles whereas the entire Netflix catalogue totals over 15,200 titles worldwide.
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Television NZ expects to resume dividends in 2016, pick up in ad revenue
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, expects to resume dividend payments in 2016, having gained approvals to halt payments in fiscal 2.
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Netflix launch date revealed
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.
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Vodafone scores Netflix contract
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.
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Slingshot upgrades Global Mode, capitalises on Kiwi Netflix
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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Slingshot is upgrading its Global Mode service so Kiwi Netflix users can switch between regions - allowing viewers to 'toggle' between versions.
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Netflix to add ANZ 'local flavour' - but where's the Kiwi content?
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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There is no confirmed comment yet on what, if any, New Zealand-made content will be made available through Netflix.
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Will Netflix bring the end of illegal downloads?
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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As Netflix preps for Kiwi launch, pundits ponder if it'll halt NZ's rampant piracy problem.
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The world loses its mind over Netflix outage
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Netflix frenzy as a global outage sends waves of dismay, with service now smoothly restored.
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Vodafone being coy about Lightbox counter attack
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Vodafone is setting up to offer Sky TV’s Neon free for six months to Vodafone customers on unlimited data plans.
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Competition heats up for Netflix in ANZ
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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Netflix faces a heated battle for supremacy in ANZ as local giants like TVNZ, Spark, and Sky TV amp up their streaming game ahead of the global giant's launch.
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NZ ISPs in YouTube tie-up to drive faster broadband connections
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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New Zealand internet service providers are part of a multinational drive by global video streaming giant YouTube to push customers to faster landli.
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Netflix is coming to New Zealand next year
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Netflix has announced the internet movie and TV subscription service will be available in New Zealand and Australia in March 2015.