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New Zealand's largest domains & hosting company sold

Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Web Drive, New Zealand's largest domain registration company, has been sold to Digiweb Holdings, effective today.
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Web Drive launches 100% pure NZ cloud service

Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Web Drive unveils its all-NZ cloud service, promising a revolution in local cloud computing with a focus on developer empowerment.
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Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.
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Web Hosting: Don't bother doing it yourself

Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Of all the IT centric services required by nearly every company in business today, web hosting is perhaps the one which best lends itself to outsourcing.
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Web Drive acquires web hosting company FlexiHost

Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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The country's leading web hosting company continues its recruitment spree with acquisition of a South Island web hosting firm.
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Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Web Drive's Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.
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OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.
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Case study: solving quake experts' availability challenge

Tue, 8th May 2012
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GNS Science tackles quake alerts 24/7 by partnering with Webdrive, ensuring always-on monitoring and rapid data handling.
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ICANN accreditation offers reseller benefits

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Web Drive is the first New Zealand company to gain ICANN accreditation, a move set to save resellers 'tens of thousands' in fees annually.
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Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation

Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.
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Self-cleaning skyscrapers

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Japanese firm TOTO unveils Reynobond with EcoClean, a self-cleaning skyscraper coating that battles smog, likened to power of 80 trees.
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Ford phasing out cd players

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Ford bids farewell to CD players, opting for USB and Bluetooth in the new Focus. Europe to see the change first, with global updates to follow.
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Hands-free like you've never seen it!

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Answer calls with a tap of your hand! Potsdam researchers unveil groundbreaking hands-free tech that keeps your phone in your pocket.
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Kiwis love online shopping - just not in new zealand

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Kiwis set to spend $2.68bn online, with a third going abroad, as convenience and lower prices drive shopping habits, says PwC report.
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TV conundrum

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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A family's leap to a state-of-the-art TV leaves them questioning if tech's crystal clarity robs films of their magic.
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How to buy fancy gadgets and save money

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Save while you splurge on the latest gadgets with this guide to 10 indispensable, money-saving tech items. Invest smart, cut costs, and go green!.
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Clothing swap

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Swap, not shop: SizeXchange.com revolutionizes the way families and dieters find stylish, affordable clothes during size transitions.
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Teachers beware

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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RateMyTeachers.com reveals insights into NZ teachers, offering ratings on clarity and helpfulness. But, caution urged as reviews may vary.
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Ageless love

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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'Lost' actor Doug Hutchison, 51, marries 16-year-old Courtney Stodden, causing outrage and fascination over their considerable age gap.
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Cant hug every cat

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Comedian's spoof as a cat-obsessed girl on eHarmony fools many, becoming a viral sensation with over 12 million views.