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Pead PR specialises in marketing public relations using innovative and effective communications to help clients build their brands.
New York's famed Times Square went controller-free, transforming into a dancing, singing, A-list celebration for the US launch of Kinect for Xbox 360.
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A solid business plan combined with Orcon broadband and copious Skype sessions have paid off handsomely for Taranaki’s five Chadwick siblings.
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy 580 (model: I5800), a ‘smart, social media powerhouse’ based on the Android™ 2.1 platform.
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand has unveiled the world's sleekest premium full HD 3D LED TV. Samsung's 9000 series premium full HD 3D LED TV is the ultimate marriage between high-end artistic design and cutting edge technology, providing a first-class entertainment experience, made possible by Samsung's award-winning technology.
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In a break through multi-million dollar deal, Australasian premium beverage company Charlie's Group (NZX:CHA) has cracked the Aussie market big time with supermarket giant Coles stocking 11 of Charlie's products nationally.
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Designs for two of Auckland’s more venerable buildings have won Peddle Thorp Architects three prestigious categories in the annual NZ Institute of Architects Local Awards – the most won by any Auckland practice this year.
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AUCKLAND CITY — New Zealand’s favourite first five Dan Carter will be in town on Thursday the 7th of October to reveal his secret to a slick performance on the pitch.
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AUCKLAND CITY — It’s another winner for Luke Dallow with Chapel Bar & Bistro scooping the title of ‘Best Bar’ at the prestigious Hospitality Association of New Zealand’s 2010 Awards last night.
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Orcon has a range of new plans – which feature increased base data allowances up to three times greater than existing plans.
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Orcon has today announced it is building a nationwide Content Delivery Network (CDN) that will support SKY’s new online TV service, iSKY.
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It’s hard enough being at peak fitness levels for premier competitions such as the Commonwealth Games.
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While experts seem to agree New Zealand’s economic recovery has hit a speed-bump it seems Kiwi businesses have at least learned some valuable lessons from the credit crisis.
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Gold has surged more than 2% to a record price of $US1270 per ounce as investors turn to the precious metal as a safe haven asset.
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The number of New Zealand households unable or unwilling to pay power bills on time is set to increase over the next six months according to debt recovery agency Baycorp.
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New Zealand’s Regal King Salmon will be on the lips of 250 London VIPs tonight at high profile Air New Zealand event at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in central London.
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Ecoya Limited (NZX: ECO) has successfully completed a NZ$4.75 million placement of 6,333,333 ordinary shares at a price of $0.75 a share.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Champion of food education for children Stephanie Alexander is visiting New Zealand in October in association with NZ’s Garden to Table Trust.
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Baby boomers: A bunch of greedy oldies robbing their children and grandchildren of a future in New Zealand? Or are Generations X and Y just whingers who should knuckle down and get on with it? In North & South’s October cover story, Denis Welch takes an in-depth look at the issues surrounding our aging population, and who will pick up the tab.
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The new editor of the NZ Guild of Food Writers’ online newsletter Pen & Palate, Renee Lang, combines two passions – publishing and cooking.
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NELSON — NZ King Salmon’s top aquaculture man Stewart Hawthorn has been appointed managing director of Grieg Seafoods in British Columbia.
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Starting today, Microsoft is inviting everyone to bear witness to the heroism of Noble Team, as depicted in a dramatic, live-action short for the launch of the biggest game of the year on September 14th.
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Samsung is launching its notebook range in New Zealand this month.
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Orcon mobile customers can now buy two revolutionary Android devices directly from the New Zealand owned telco.
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PAIHIA — Greymouth and Paihia maybe miles apart geographically but they’re about to get a lot closer.
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The Royal NZ Society for the Protection of Animals is supporting the Green Party's Animal Welfare Bill.
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Samsung New Zealand has selected specialist brand building agency Pead PR to handle PR activities for all its product categories.
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Hawkins Construction CEO Chris Hunter is joining the Board of Trustees supporting the country’s only dedicated music therapy centre.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Popular Auckland venue The Wharf opens its doors to a limited season of fine dining with a new six-course degustation menu on offer every Friday in The Pearl.
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New Zealand’s Regal Salmon has hooked another prestigious international award.
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The boys are easily pleased It seems Kiwi guys are easier to please in the boudoir than their female counterparts.
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North & South is set to be one of New Zealand’s first magazines available on Apple’s ground-breaking iPad tablet computer.
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The introduction of the No Assets Procedure as an option in personal insolvency cases looks to be resulting in far fewer people being made bankrupt.
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Telecommunications company Orcon has unbundled three more Auckland exchanges – Birkdale, Henderson and Albany – with a total of 41 now unbundled across the country.
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Award winning telecommunications company Orcon is entering the mobile market – and promising to shake up the space with simple, no catch plans, and its commitment to no fixed term contracts that has won it plaudits in the broadband space.
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The Commerce Commission decision to fine Telecom for offering unfair ‘loyalty discounts’ goes a small way to redressing the telco’s long-standing efforts to stifle competition and delay investment in modern and competitive broadband.
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The Commerce Commission decision to fine Telecom for offering unfair ‘loyalty discounts’ goes a small way to redressing the telco’s long-standing efforts to stifle competition and delay investment in modern and competitive broadband.
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National Roast Day reminds us that on top of every great roast there is a greater gravy.
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AUCKLAND CITY — In response to the decision Richard Goldie, a director at Auckland-based architects Peddle Thorp, says we need to be careful not to confuse heritage with character.
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No longer just the realm of bedtime routines – great hair is all in a day’s work with new Pantene All Day Smooth Light Weight Crème.
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Kiwi icon Wattie’s has been voted New Zealand’s number one trusted brand in the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Survey; released today in the July issue of Reader’s Digest New Zealand.
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The Queen’s approval means a lot to Kiwis, say the results of the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Survey; released today in the July issue of Reader’s Digest New Zealand.
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Wellington food author, journalist and restaurateur Lois Daish has been elected a Life Member of the New Zealand Guild of Food Writers.
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Orcon’s Iggy Pop campaign by independent agency Special Group has won the highest accolade at the world’s most prestigious advertising awards.
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The two nations’ minnow status mean it’s unlikely New Zealand will have the opportunity to get its football revenge against the Aussies on South Africa’s World Cup fields.
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Relly alert! It’s a ‘no-excuses-for-not-calling’ weekend thanks to Orcon.
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Professional chefs dream of frozen products that taste great after thawing, come in the correct portion size and cut costs in the kitchen.
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Get ready to Kinect to fun entertainment for everyone.
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Vivien Harrison has never doubted her ex-husband’s innocence.
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The fact that Tim Brown was able to get on a plane to South Africa this morning is due in no small part to the skills of his surgeon and the player’s recuperative powers.
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Lance Corporal Stephen Hogan is looking forward to taking on the Aussies – but it will be with salmon at the ready rather than anything more destructive.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Bringing back the trams is a great idea but there is a design exercise that needs to run concurrently says a leading Auckland architectural practice.
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The riveting five-part animated mini-series for “Crackdown 2” continues today with the second episode, titled “Evil Seed”.
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AUCKLAND — The Māori New Year is again being celebrated late in June with a one-off concert and gourmet hangi featuring some of the nation’s leading musicians and our top ex-pat chef.
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Starting today, Title Update 6 gives a new reason for “Gears of War” fans to load up their Lancers and rev their chainsaws.
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A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is one step closer to entering the multi-billion dollar wound-healing market.
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One of the most anticipated games of the year is making its worldwide debut this September.
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Three telecommunications companies have reached an agreement to share their unbundled exchanges creating what is expected to be the biggest network of its kind in New Zealand.
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Orcon is increasing its base data allowances on its Bronze, Bronze+, Platinum, and Purple+ plans.
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Microsoft and Nokia launched the first application from their mobile productivity alliance, Microsoft Communicator Mobile.
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New Zealand authors Jan Bilton and Belinda Jackson have won a prestigious international food media award for a book about wine and food matching in Marlborough.
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The wait is almost over for millions of "Halo" fans who've been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to sample the one of the biggest blockbuster games of 2010.
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Set your countdown clocks because the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta, poised to be one of the biggest test events in entertainment history, kicks off in just four days.
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New Zealand’s biggest integrated salmon producer says government proposals for aquaculture reform will have major benefits for the economy and the industry.
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Turn down the lights but keep your flashlight and batteries handy as Xbox 360 unveils “Bright Falls,” a six-part live action series that serves as a thrilling prequel to the mystery unfolding in “Alan Wake.” Each episode is designed to bring you to the edge of your seat and spur your curiosity with similar eerie and suspenseful cliff-hangers as in the game.
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Brace yourselves for a riveting glimpse into one of the darkest secrets of the “Halo” universe.
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Nelson-based salmon producer NZ King Salmon on Sunday (Sun.
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The recession seems to be lingering on if debt levels are anything to go by.
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The new Nokia N97 mini is a slim, light and pocket-friendly mobile with access to thousands of apps and free navigation.
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Microsoft Corp. announced today that sales of Xbox 360 consoles have passed the magic one million mark across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
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There’s a silver lining to the grey volcanic cloud descending on Europe for one New Zealand business.
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The spectacular conclusion to one of the game industry’s most memorable and celebrated sagas, “Gears of War 3”, is poised to take the world by storm next autumn.
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A unique ‘no limits’ web hosting plan that includes unlimited space, traffic and websites has been launched by Orcon’s iSERVE brand.
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From today, Microsoft is shipping the new Xbox 360 Easter pack, which offers more value than ever.
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Video documentary series provides an inside look at this summer’s most explosive blockbuster.
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Nosh Food Market shareholder Simon Gordon has joined the business as a working director responsible for the supply chain.
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Is he simply naughty? Or is little Johnny’s classmate really an “Aspie”.
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Can’t wait to jump into the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta on May 4th? You’re in luck, because a thrilling first look video of “Halo: Reach” multiplayer action is now available.
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Most of us don’t consume enough long chain omega-3s.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Alex Swney says the Minister’s announcement provides a sound way forward for the Rugby World Cup’s party central, Queens Wharf and the cruise industry.
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AUCKLAND — Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney is urging Government to listen to Aucklanders over the Queens Wharf issue.
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NELSON — Times may be tough on the employment front but one Nelson business is bucking the trend.
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Fire up the flat screen and crank up the volume for the biggest year in Xbox 360 gaming history.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Aucklanders overwhelmingly believe permanent Queens Wharf development should not proceed until long term plans are in place for the city’s waterfront.
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You, the Mac community, have a voice — and at the Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU), we listen.
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AUCKLAND CITY — As early as next week, Aucklanders could be lumbered with a $100m Queens Wharf development that virtually none of them has had a say in.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to fang a V8 Supercar around the world-famous Nürburgring Grand Prix track? Your opportunity is here, with the “Nürburgring Grand Prix Circuit Track Pack” for Forza Motorsport 3, exclusive to Xbox 360.
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Since the launch of the new version of Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation on Thursday 21 January 2010, there have been more than 1.4 million downloads.
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Nokia today announced that walk and drive navigation is now free on its smartphones as part of a new version of Ovi Maps, available for download at www.nokia.com/maps.
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“Halo” fans, prepare to step into an expanded fight on Xbox LIVE.
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Xbox LIVE is firmly establishing itself as New Zealand’s entertainment hub as a growing number of consumers adopt online services as their entertainment medium of choice.
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Tiger Translate - the NZ-developed, internationally-acclaimed art and music mash-up - is heading back to Auckland in 2010.
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