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Finance 17 Jun 2013
WooHoo moments as customers receive 2013 tax refunds

New Zealand’s leading online tax refund company NZ Tax Refunds is responsible for many “WooHoo” moments around the country.  NZ Tax Refunds’ customers who had a tax refund due for the 2013 tax year started receiving payments on Friday.

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Business 17 Apr 2013
PowerbyProxi Announces $5m in Series C Funding; TE Connectivity and PowerbyProxi Announce Partnership to Develop Industrial Wireless Power Solutions

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a world industry leader in connectivity solutions, and PowerbyProxi, (www.powerbyproxi.

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Business 28 Mar 2013
ARANZ Geo Hi-Tech Exporter of the Year finalist

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch–headquartered ARANZ Geo Limited has been named as a finalist in the 2013 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

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Business 21 Mar 2013
NZ Tax Refunds boosts team for more WooHoo moments

Christchurch-based NZ Tax Refunds, New Zealand’s leading online tax refund company, has hired an additional 29 staff to support increasing demand for their service nationwide.

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Business 25 Feb 2013
ARANZ Geo releases workflow solution Leapfrog® Geo

ARANZ Geo Limited, developer of 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog® (www.leapfrog3d.com), today announced the release of Leapfrog Geo, a new workflow-based solution for modelling geology and mineralisation.

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Business 19 Feb 2013
ARANZ Geo welcomes new appointments

ARANZ Geo Limited, developer of 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog® for the mining, hydrogeology and geothermal industries, has welcomed two new appointments.

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Technology 13 Dec 2012
Leapfrog 3D geological model to help in the rebuild of Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — 3D geological modelling software developed by ARANZ Geo (www.aranzgeo.com) is being used to develop a geological model of earthquake-damaged Christchurch by GNS Science following the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

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Technology 7 Dec 2012
ARANZ Geo debuts on Asia Pacific Technology Fast 500

ARANZ Geo (www.aranzgeo.com), developer of world leading 3D geological modelling solutions, today announced it has been named on the 2012 Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific list, a ranking of the region's 500 fastest growing technology companies, based on percentage revenue growth over three years.

Shaun Maloney, CEO, ARANZ Geo demonstrates their Leapfrog software at the opening of the company's new headquarters in Christchurch in November.

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Business 7 Dec 2012
ARANZ Geo debuts on Asia Pacific Technology Fast 500

CHRISTCHURCH — ARANZ Geo (www.aranzgeo.com), developer of world leading 3D geological modelling solutions, today announced it has been named on the 2012 Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific list, a ranking of the region's 500 fastest growing technology companies, based on percentage revenue growth over three years.

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News 22 Nov 2012
ARANZ Geo celebrates opening of new Christchurch HQ

CHRISTCHURCH — ARANZ Geo (www.aranzgeo.com), developer of world leading 3D geological modelling solutions, has a new Christchurch headquarters two years and two months after a series of devastating earthquakes hit the city.

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Technology 12 Nov 2012
New ideas for robotics projects sought

Generating ideas for new robotics projects is the aim of a workshop being run by KiwiNet and the University of Canterbury tomorrow.  The Robotics Industry Foresighting Initiative will bring together researchers and business to discuss innovation opportunities for New Zealand in robotics.

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Mountain Biking 31 Oct 2012
MTB DVD sequel hits Sydney shores

A DVD promoting mountain biking in the Central North Island has only been in the Australian market a month, but it is already receiving rave reviews and prompting Australians to plan trips across the ditch.

The team from Australian Mountain Bike magazine hit the local trails

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News 17 Oct 2012
New Zealand aids drug delivery research at IIT Bombay

Drug delivery research in India will advance with help from New Zealand, with the gift of a highly advanced qNano system to Prof.

 Prof. Rinti Banerjee from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay with Hon Steven Joyce, New Zealand's Science and Innovation Minister, and Hans van der Voorn from Izon Science.

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Business 15 Oct 2012
New appointments at ARANZ Geo support international growth

ARANZ Geo Ltd, the developer of 3D geological modelling solutions for the mining, geothermal and hydrogeology industries, today announced two new appointments to support rapid international growth.

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Technology 2 Oct 2012
11Ants Analytics signs Elder Research as US reseller for predictive analytics software products

11Ants Analytics, the leader in assisted predictive analytics, today announced it had signed a reseller agreement with Elder Research Inc.

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News 2 Oct 2012
Commercialisation forum to focus on innovation through networks

CHRISTCHURCH — Commercialisation professionals from around the country are meeting at a one day forum focusing on innovation through networks in Christchurch next week.  International experts Dr Craig Belcher from UniQuest, one of Australia’s leading research commercialisation companies, and US intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer expert Laura A.

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Education 1 Oct 2012
UNSW offers first Leapfrog geological modelling course

The University of New South Wales is providing the first university course in 3D Geological Modelling for students majoring in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, mining, and petroleum engineering.  Leading geological modelling software suite Leapfrog will be used for the course to enable students to build 3D geological models for groundwater, mining, oil and gas.

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Business 20 Sep 2012
NZX approves Woodward Partners Securities as institutional broker

Woodward Partners Securities, the first new institutional stockbroking firm to open in New Zealand for close to a decade, has been approved by NZX.

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Technology 17 Sep 2012
Leapfrog and FEFLOW collaborate to provide mine dewatering and remediation solution

ARANZ Geo Ltd, developer of the leading 3D geological modelling Leapfrog software suite, has announced an agreement with DHI-WASY GmbH, developer of fluid flow modelling software FEFLOW, to develop and market a complete hydrogeological modelling solution.

Geological model created in Leapfrog Hydro with FEFLOW simulation on left side.

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Technology 17 Sep 2012
Leapfrog and FEFLOW collaborate to provide complete groundwater modelling solution

ARANZ Geo Ltd, developer of the leading 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog Hydro, has announced an agreement with DHI-WASY GmbH, developer of fluid flow modelling software FEFLOW, to develop and market a complete hydrogeological modelling solution.

Geological model created in Leapfrog Hydro with FEFLOW simulation on left side.

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Technology 28 Aug 2012
ARANZ Geo releases Leapfrog Geothermal 2.3

ARANZ Geo Ltd, the developer of Leapfrog 3D geological modelling software, has released Leapfrog Geothermal 2.3.

Leapfrog Geothermal 2.3 - geological model

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Business 24 Aug 2012
Ecoglo welcomes Sir Richard Hadlee as brand ambassador

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch manufacturer Ecoglo today announced Sir Richard Hadlee as the company's Brand Ambassador.  Ecoglo is a leading manufacturer of glow-in-the-dark signs, step nosings, handrail strips and edge strips that form part of the emergency lighting system for buildings, infrastructure and stadiums.

Trevor Dimond, Executive Chairman of Ecoglo (left) and Sir Richard Hadlee, Ecoglo's Brand Ambassador at a walk through demonstration of the product this week.

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Business 22 Aug 2012
Entrepreneur award finalist to share story with Australian business women

Cilla Hegarty, a finalist in this year's local Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year competition, is sharing her story with Australian business women this week.   Mrs.

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Technology 20 Aug 2012
Vensa Health is a Finalist for the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Asia Award

Vensa Health announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Asia award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the Asian business region.

Vensa Health logo

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Science 19 Jul 2012
Ultra low level biodetection achieved by Dublin researchers on standard qNano nanopore instrument

Researchers at the Lee Bionanosciences Laboratory at UCD in Dublin have demonstrated the detection and measurement of biological analytes down to femtomolar concentration levels using an off the shelf qNano instrument.

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Finance 22 Jun 2012
NZ Tax Refunds creates WooHoo moments with 2012 tax year refunds

New Zealand's leading online tax refund company NZ Tax Refunds will be responsible for many "WooHoo" moments around the country.  NZ Tax Refunds customers who have a tax refund due will receive payment from tomorrow for the 2012 tax year.

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Science 7 Jun 2012
Izon Science granted core patents for elastomeric nanopore technology

Nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science today announced core patents for its nano and bio particle analysis platform.   The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted Izon Science Patent No.

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Technology 31 May 2012
KiwiNet backed scientific breakthroughs result in award winning innovations

CANTERBURY — Scientific breakthroughs at the University of Canterbury backed by KiwiNet, a collaboration focused on research commercialisation, are resulting in spin-out companies with award winning innovations.  A wall climbing robot and battery technology for the green car market are two of the recently awarded innovations from University of Canterbury spinout companies.

Invert Robotics

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Pharmacy 23 May 2012
OBodies announces science advisory board and vision for future developments

Hamilton-based biotechnology company OBodies Limited, developers of a novel class of antibody-like biopharmaceuticals, today announced details of the newly formed Science Advisory Board and vision for future developments.  Chairman, Emeritus Professor Dick Bellamy, is joined on the Board by Professor Margaret Brimble, Dr Peter Senter, Dr Mark Baker, Dr Wayne Patrick and Peter Bradley.

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Art 23 May 2012
Rotorua Wearable Creationz early entries already exceed 2011

ROTORUA — The 2012 Rotorua Wearable Creationz is already shaping up to be one of the biggest yet and entries haven't even closed for the tenth anniversary event.

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Cycling 18 May 2012
PureBlack Racing stamp their mark in Asia

PureBlack Racing have arrived home in New Zealand after three months of racing in the UCI Asia Tour, with a number of great results in their first season on the circuit.

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Cycling 29 Apr 2012
Torkler leading Tour of Borneo for BikeNZ PureBlack Racing

BikeNZ PureBlack Racing are proving to be a dominant force in the Tour of Borneo.

Michael Torckler, Roman van Uden and Louis Crosby taking all three podium spots in an unprecedented 'blackwash' in the 102.8km stage from Semporna to Tawau.

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Public Relations 26 Apr 2012
Commercialisation forum to focus on market-led technology transfer

WELLINGTON CITY — Commercialisation professionals from around the country are meeting at a one day forum on market-led technology transfer in Wellington next week organised by the Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet).  The forum is one of a number of initiatives designed to boost outcomes from research and increase the impact of New Zealand’s investment in research and innovation.

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Fashion 26 Apr 2012
Entries open for 10 Year Anniversary Wearable Creationz

Ten years on from the first Wearable Creationz event, more than 1000 wearable art entries have now been submitted, an estimated 10,000 people have been involved in the shows, and more than 12,000 tickets have been sold.

Last year's Supreme Award winner, "Line Me Up", designer Zoe Stephenson from Rotorua.

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Technology 12 Apr 2012
ArcActive unveils new battery technology for green car market

ArcActive, a spinout company from the University of Canterbury, is developing new negative electrodes for lead acid batteries for start/stop and micro hybrid vehicles.  The technology was unveiled at the CleanEquity 2012 conference in Monaco where the company won the award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Technology Research.

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Technology 11 Apr 2012
WaikatoLink, Prima Group and Ballance develop new filter technology

WaikatoLink, Prima Group and Ballance have developed new filter technology for industrial scale applications after teaming up through The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet), a collaboration focussed on research commercialisation.  Molecularly imprinted polymers allow industrial users to filter large volumes of material in solution to capture unwanted or valuable materials.

Terry Smith, John Luxton and Nigel Slaughter looking at a sample of the novel polymers.

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Business 4 Apr 2012
New appointments at Hindin Solutions support growth

Christchurch-based software company Hindin Solutions today announced three new appointments to support their expanding client base for service delivery solutions in the government, education and commercial sectors.

Hindin Solutions logo

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Business 21 Mar 2012
KiwiNet researcher workshop aims to boost commercialisation

HAMILTON — Researchers will have the opportunity to think like a business for a day at a workshop designed to boost commercialisation.

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Public Relations 21 Mar 2012
Seismics and the City - Learning from resilience, recovery and reinvention in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch, New Zealand - Tuesday 20 March - This week Christchurch organisations will share their compelling learning experiences and new ways of working in the wake of the quakes at TelstraClear Seismics and the City as the region refocuses on a vibrant new future.

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Technology 20 Mar 2012
New appointments at Izon Science support international growth

CHRISTCHURCH — Leading nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science today announced appointments in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand to support their expanding client base in 30 countries.

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Energy 7 Mar 2012
Woodward Research issues equity research report on Energy Mad

CHRISTCHURCH — Equity research specialist Woodward Research today issued a report on Energy Mad (NZX:MAD), the energy efficient light bulb manufacturer based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Community 6 Mar 2012
Seismics and the City forum focuses on organisational resilience

CHRISTCHURCH — On March 22, a year and a month after the devastating February 2011 quake, a knowledge sharing event will be held in Christchurch.

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Technology 2 Mar 2012
Hindin Solutions appoints Neil Fletcher as CEO

CHRISTCHURCH — New Zealand software firm Hindin Solutions today announced the appointment of Neil Fletcher as chief executive officer.

Neil Fletcher

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Business 16 Feb 2012
Workshop helps researchers identify commercialisation opportunities

Researchers are gathering in Auckland today for a workshop designed to help identify the commercial potential of their research and innovations.

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Internet 31 Jan 2012
KiwiNet launches innovation database to promote new technologies and research internationally

The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) launched its online innovation database today, enabling businesses, entrepreneurs and investors worldwide to view a diverse range of technologies and expertise in New Zealand’s research organisations.

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Fundraiser 9 Dec 2011
Linwood College returns to top level rugby competition after almost 20 years

CHRISTCHURCH — Linwood College has launched an ambitious rugby programme with the aim of a fielding a Press Cup team in 2015/6.

Linwood College logo

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News 30 Nov 2011
KiwiNet workshop for researchers encourages a commercial focus

Researchers from around the country are gathering at the University of Waikato today for a workshop designed to increase the commercial potential of their research and technology innovations.

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Technology 25 Nov 2011
KiwiNet signs cooperation agreement with The Texas A&M University System to take technologies to new markets

KiwiNet, a commercialisation consortium of universities and crown research institutes, today announced a new cooperation agreement with The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most respected research organizations in the United States.

Duncan Mackintosh and BrettCornwell

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Finance 24 Nov 2011
Woodward Research comments on perceptions of potential asset sales

Financial analysis and equity research specialist Woodward Research today issued comments in response to public perceptions of potential assets sales by the government of New Zealand.

Nick Lewis Woodward Research

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Technology 11 Nov 2011
UNSW joins one-stop shop to link with companies around the globe

The University of New South Wales’s intellectual property will now be accessible through a global one-stop shop connecting leading researchers and industry partners, creating new opportunities to use research generated on-campus to solve real world problems.

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News 10 Nov 2011
Australasian commercialisation professionals gather to focus on innovation through collaboration

AUCKLAND CITY — Commercialisation professionals from Australia and New Zealand are gathering in Auckland today for a two-day conference focussing on strategies for improving the innovation system through better collaboration.

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Health 1 Nov 2011
Northland's mass vaccination campaign against meningococcal C gets a boost with mobile text messaging

NORTHLAND — A mass vaccination campaign in Northland aimed at immunising up to 38,000 people aged 1-20 against meningococcal C has been boosted with the use of text messaging.

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Cycling 1 Nov 2011
CycleZone Rotorua to Ohope Ride hits 20 year anniversary!

ROTORUA — When cyclists line up their wheels for this year’s Cyclezone Rotorua to Ohope 100km Fun Ride on November 13, they will also be helping the iconic event notch up its biggest milestone yet – its 20 year anniversary.

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Cycling 27 Oct 2011
PureBlack Racing announce team for Tour of Southland

SOUTHLAND — Today PureBlack Racing announced their team for this weekend’s Tour of Southland.

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Technology 7 Oct 2011
Forsyth Tech enhances nano-education program with qNano

NORTH CAROLINA, United States, 7 October 2011 – Forsyth Technical Community College, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will be the first college in the US to use Izon Science’s qNano nanoparticle analysis system in a nano-education programme.

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Cycling 25 Sep 2011
Tim Gudsell leads clean sweep for PureBlack Racing in Taupo to Napier race

PureBlack Racing secured all the podium spots in the Taupo to Napier race yesterday, the first race since the end of their US season six weeks ago, with Tim Gudsell winning in a sprint finish from team mate Mike Torckler and Dan Barry taking third.

Tim Gudsell and Mike Gudsell lead the field

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Manufacturing 21 Sep 2011
Izon Science Opens New US Headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science officially opened the company's new U.S.

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Technology 21 Sep 2011
KiwiNet forum focuses on role of digital technology in agricultural sector innovation and profitability

The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) is hosting a forum today to gain insights into how digital technology can improve farm, orchard and vineyard sustainable profitability and grow high tech manufacturing.

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Technology 20 Sep 2011
Izon Science to host Inter-University Nanotechnology Measurement Championships in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science will host the Inter-University Nanotechnology Measurement Championships in Cambridge, Massachusetts tomorrow.

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Technology 14 Sep 2011
MEA Mobile strengthens ties with WaikatoLink

MEA Mobile and WaikatoLink today announce they have entered into a formal technology transfer and mobile software development agreement.

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Conservation 30 Aug 2011
Centre for Wildlife Management and Conservation to take pest management and conservation to next level

The Centre for Wildlife Management and Conservation was opened today to deliver innovative management of introduced pests and enhance conservation efforts both within and outside of New Zealand.

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Cycling 15 Aug 2011
Roman van Uden sprint champion at Tour of Utah

Roman van Uden of PureBlack Racing has won the XO Communications Sprint Jersey at the 2011 Larry H.

Roman van Uden of PureBlack Racing has won the XO Communications Sprint Jersey at the 2011 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah

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Health 12 Aug 2011
Whanganui DHB first to implement Vensa Health's next generation mHealth platform

Vensa Health has just released its next generation mobile health platform Vensa mHealth+ to better connect healthcare providers and patients with the aim of saving lives as well as healthcare dollars.

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Cycling 11 Aug 2011
PureBlack Racing's Roman van Uden has day in break-away at Tour of Utah

PureBlack Racing’s Roman van Uden made his presence felt in stage one of the UCI 2.1 Larry H.

PureBlack Racing's Roman van Uden

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Cycling 5 Aug 2011
PureBlack Racing to race world's best at Tour of Utah

PureBlack Racing’s strong performance in their debut US season has earned them an invitation to next week’s 2011 Tour of Utah.

PureBlack Racing team

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Cycling 1 Aug 2011
PureBlack Racing's Development team wins 'most aggressive rider' jersey in first Australian Tour

While PureBlack Racing’s Pro team is taking the US racing scene by storm their Development team have made their mark in their first Australian Tour, the Tour of Gippsland, with Alex Ray winning the Most Aggressive Rider jersey.

Tour of Gippsland, Australia, Final Day

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Cycling 25 Jul 2011
PureBlack Racing's Shem Rodger takes his first US podium

PureBlack Racing’s Shem Rodger has finished third in the final stage of the Cascade Cycling Classic in Oregon.

Shem Rodger - 3rd place in final stage of Cascade Cycling Classic

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Cycling 11 Jul 2011
Dan Barry's win completes treble for PureBlack Racing; three straight wins for team at Tour de Toona

PureBlack Racing's Dann Barry has won the third stage in the 2011 Tour de Toona in Pennsylvania completing a unique treble for the team as the third PureBlack Racing rider in three days to win a stage.

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Cycling 9 Jul 2011
PureBlack Racing strikes again: Lyttle keeps team in yellow at Tour de Toona

PureBlack Racing's Scott Lyttle has taken the lead in the 2011 Tour de Toona after winning the second stage in the four-day tour.

Scott Lyttle keeps PureBlack Racing in yellow - Tour de Toona

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Cycling 8 Jul 2011
Opening-day win for Roman Van Uden at Tour of Toona

PureBlack Racing’s Roman van Uden has won the opening-day in the 2011 Tour de Toona - the Altoona Sunset Individual Time Trial in Pennsylvania.

Roman van Uden - Podium at Tour de Toona

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Cycling 16 Jun 2011
PureBlack Racing's Scott Lyttle still in leader's jersey for Tour de Beauce

After yesterday’s big win in the Tour de Beauce opener, with Scott Lyttle and Tim Gudsell delivering PureBlack Racing a one-two finish, Lyttle is still in the yellow jersey as the tour leader.

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Cycling 8 Jun 2011
Fraser Gough wins Powerco Queens Birthday Tour

Fraser Gough has been named the overall general classification winner of the 2011 Powerco Queens Birthday Tour in Taranaki after securing two stage wins.

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Cycling 8 Jun 2011
Louis Crosby second in two stages at Mt Hood Cycling Classic

PureBlack Racing’s Louis Crosby has notched up two second places after four days of racing in the 2011 Mt.

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Cycling 31 May 2011
PureBlack Racing's Tim Gudsell takes first US win

Today Tim Gudsell of PureBlack Racing secured his first United States win in America’s oldest major bicycle race the Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville.

Tim Gudsell - PureBlack NZ

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Energy 24 May 2011
PowerbyProxi enables world's first wirelessly powered wind turbine

PowerbyProxi, the global leader in high-efficiency industrial wireless power solutions, today announced the successful trial of the Proxi-Ring™ 480, a contactless slip ring that provides wireless power and data to pitch control systems that drive blades in wind turbines.

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Business 16 May 2011
Mobile health provider Vensa Health receives government boost

AUCKLAND — Auckland company Vensa Health has received an investment boost to further its research and development of technology that enables interactive mobile communications between health providers and patients.

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Cycling 15 May 2011
Northey notches up another win for PureBlack Racing in US

Mike Northey notched up his first win in America for PureBlack Racing taking out the Tour De Grove’s NRC Criterium in St Louis, Missouri this evening (US time).

'PureBlack Racing's Mike Northey wins the Tour De Grove's NRC Criterium in St Louis, Missouri'

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Business 10 May 2011
Forum focuses on collaboration to boost research commercialisation

HAMILTON — Commercialisation professionals from around the country are meeting at a forum in Wellington today designed to encourage knowledge sharing and network building.

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