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OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box
Clean technologies

OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box

Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mapping

ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time

New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Apple

Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards

Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time
Customer Experience

Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time

Auckland-based startup Ask Nicely is leading the way in measuring customer loyalty with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) tool.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place
Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016
Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme
Lightning Lab

Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme

Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Icehouse

Icehouse scholarship winners announced

The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016

Global Stories

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The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy
Cybersecurity

The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy

Malcom Turnbull recently announced Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for the future - here are some insights from professionals in the industry.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Data center startup emerges from stealth with $12.5m and new appliance
Hyperscale

Data center startup emerges from stealth with $12.5m and new appliance

Diamanti, which aims to solve production container deployment and performance challenges, has secured $12.5m funding and debuted a new appliance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Israeli startup wins US$27 million funding - and Qualcomm backing
Hyperscale

Israeli startup wins US$27 million funding - and Qualcomm backing

Qualcomm invests in Israeli startup Stratoscale and its next generation software defined data center solution.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Top global execs start new, AI focused venture
Data Analytics

Top global execs start new, AI focused venture

Industry leaders unite to create Noodle Analytics, an innovative AI venture set to revolutionise enterprise intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
PocketSmith: Take control of your personal finances
Fintech

PocketSmith: Take control of your personal finances

PocketSmith answers basic questions about your personal finances: What's my net worth? How does my power bill vary over the course of a year?.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare
Health Technologies

Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare

Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?
Qualtrics

How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?

Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Microsoft

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics
Fitbit

Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics

Dive into the evolution of fitness tracking with a glimpse of Fitbit's vibrant array – pioneers since 2007, now offering eight cutting-edge devices.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

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