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Global mode gun

Shots continue in global mode fracas

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
Global mode

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
Top secret

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.
Global tv

One down... First ISP bows to geo-block pressure

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.
Piracy

Lightbox, SKY, TVNZ legal action won't stop piracy

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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New Zealand internet companies face legal action over international geo-blocked TV and movie services, says InternetNZ.
Tvnz

Joan Withers named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Walden

Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Joan Withers takes the helm as chair of TVNZ amid a push for digital expansion, succeeding Wayne Walden in the role.
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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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Television New Zealand 1st-half profit drops 5% on weaker ad revenue

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, posted a drop in first-half profit of about 5 percent as advertising revenue weakened and costs r.
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TVNZ OnDemand to unveil brand new look

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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TVNZ OnDemand has today announced it will be launching a new interface in February, aiming to optimise Kiwis’ viewing experiences.
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TVNZ OnDemand to attract family audience following web awards sweep

Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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After sweeping web awards, TVNZ OnDemand aims to captivate family viewers with exclusive kids' content and record streaming numbers.
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TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.
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Opinion: Broadcasters, it’s over to you…

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.
Tv3

TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.
Tvnz department landscape

TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.
Tvnz app

TVNZ launches Ondemand app

Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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TVNZ unveils its new Ondemand app, offering free downloads of its services for iOS devices, promising low data usage and high-quality streaming.
Nextspace

Nextspace appoints 3D GM

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Damian Swaffield joins Nextspace as the new General Manager of 3D, bringing vast IT and SAP system expertise to spearhead growth.
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Samsung signs exclusive deal with TVNZ Ondemand

Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Deal aims to bring broadcaster's on demand content to customers via the new TVNZ Ondemand app for Samsung Smart TV’s.
Sky happy place

Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation

Thu, 17th May 2012
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Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.
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Five years of TVNZ On Demand

Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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TVNZ On Demand celebrates 5 years, boasting a 48% uplift in stream views with 70 linear years of content enjoyed by 1.8 million viewers.