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Eye on the sky: Awarua Station
Who knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.
Found in translation: Tras@ction
When Brian Mackie brought his translation service from Britain to New Zealand in 2003, fast internet access was essential and shouldn't have been a problem.
Big dig to start by year's end
As Crown Fibre Holdings weighs up 14 short-listed bids for a share of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network, it said yesterday it was ready to negotiate with contenders in three regions.
Online wine: La Vinotheque
Broadband, as hundreds of thousands of New Zealand users already know, provides fast access to the internet and email.
What's the point of faster broadband? Here's what
Will ultra-fast broadband be a game-changer or a costly toy? Anthony Doesburg found five companies already showing what better internet connections can mean.
Regional broadband gets nod over Telecom's national plan
Crown Fibre Holdings has prioritised three regional deals in its short list for the government funded roll-out of an ultra-fast broadband network.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Copper and fibre bandwidth gulf is gargantuan
The battle to win $1.8b of government money now features in TV advertisements - although I imagine many watching them will be left scratching their heads.