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All Whites Success Congratulated

Prime Minister, John Key has congratulated the All Whites for their success in the World Cup Match in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Regulation of Mobile Termination Access Services Recommended

The Commerce Commission has recommended regulation of mobile termination access services (MTAS), and to not accept undertakings from Telecom and Vodafone. The Commerce Commission expects that regulation will ensure all mobile users benefit from increased competition, resulting in access to more competitive prices and services.

Refunds for Broadband Customers

As a result of a settlement between the Commerce Commission and Telecom New Zealand, 1300 customers will be refunded for potentially being misled by a broadband promotion Telecom NZ conducted in 2008.

Christchurch TV2 KidsFest

TV2 KidsFest box office in Christchurch has opened, with 233 events aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 duirng the two-week winter school holidays.

Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Technology

Toyota is teaming with Massey University to trial its Plug-in Hybrid technology in New Zealand as part of a two-year global field trial of the Plug-in Hybrid Prius.

Match Fishing League New Angle on Televised Fishing

The competitive spirit of five teams of anglers will be tested in the world’s first ‘reel-life’ televised fishing contest. Match Fishing League, coming to TVOne from 10 July 2010, will capture a broader audience with its focus not just on the fishing, but the unique personalities within the teams.

Google wi-fi Information Collection

Privacy Commissioner has expressed concern over reports that Google has collected wi-fi information during its Street View operation without clearly informing the public.

Google NZ Data Collection Update

The Privacy Commissioner has agreed to formally refer the matter of Google collection of data from wi-fi networks in New Zealand to the NZ Police.

Give a Dog a Home this Winter with Pedigree

Each year as many as 11,000* dogs are abandoned in New Zealand – unloved, unwanted and unable to comprehend what they did to deserve such desolation. Luckily now you can do your bit – both for your pet and the abandoned pooches of New Zealand! Purchase any PEDIGREE® product between June and August 2010 and PEDIGREE® will donate a portion of each sale to The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive Charitable Trust.

Migrant and Refugee Assistance

Budget 2010 has provided extra funding for the Settling In initiative which will support extra coordinators in more regions around the country.

Power Users Recommended to Shop Around

Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resources, is recommending that consumers in Dunedin shop around and find the best power company for their needs, as well as increasing house insulation and using clean-heat devices.

Government May Repeal Gift Duty

The government is looking into repealing gift duty, and intends to if concerns around creditor protection and social assistance targeting can be dealt with. Gift duty was originally introducted to prevent circumvention of estate duty rules.

NH-90 Helicopters for NZ Air Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be introducing NH-90 helicopters into service next year. The capabilities of the new NH-90 helicopters are immense compared to the current Iroquois.

Torrents Go Live for New Zealand

After much planning, code writing and setting up, Torrents.co.nz torrent meta-search engine is now live!

Reel Dreams Productions Opens for Business

Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials. “Everyone has a story and Reel Dreams tells that story through the wonder of film. Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials.