Global Stories

Gamers speed-run for charity

Gamers unite for a speedy charity dash, aiming to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders by completing 76 games in record time.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013

Apple

Tim Cook auction hits $605k…with two days to go

Bids to have coffee with the Apple CEO at the company's headquarters top US$600,000 as the auction draws to a close.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2013

Apple

Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?

Bidding reaches US$600,000 for the chance to sit down and have coffee with Apple's CEO - but would you be as popular?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013

Microsoft

The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT

Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013

EduTech

Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock

Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Fitness

Kiwi resellers charity diary – part 5

As Kiwis prepare for the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids, Jen Rutherford shares vital New Year tips on commitment, teamwork, and strength training.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012

Shopping

Kiwi resellers charity diary – Part 4

Jen Rutherford shares some Christmas fitness training tips for those planning on taking part in the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2012

Application Performance Monitoring

'Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free'

FileMaker launches holiday BOGOF deal on FileMaker Pro 12; buy one, gift another for free till Dec 20. Perfect for enhancing business tasks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012

Health Technologies

Kiwi resellers charity diary: Part 3

Jen Rutherford explains how entering the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids extends more than just our physical abilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Marketing Technologies

Kiwi Start-Up launches mobile lock-screen advertising

This November, Kiwi tech start-up Little Lot will be the first to release full screen mobile advertising on the lock-screen in the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013

Cisco

Second for Cisco in kids charity race

Cisco's ExerCISCOcisers team have taken second place overall in the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids – narrowly beaten out of top spot by the Fonterra Flyers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013

Microsoft

UPDATED: Nigel's Surface RT SOLD: Fetches great price, donated to kids charity

Microsoft's Nigel Parker sells his Surface RT online for NZD $704, donating all proceeds to Cure Kids. The auction ends with a touching gesture.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013

Donate Your Desktop

Donate Your Desktop for charity

New Zealanders can now support charity daily via Donate Your Desktop, simply by allowing advertisers to use their computer's desktop background.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013

Exeed

Exeed goes 100% pure Kiwi

Exeed transforms to a fully NZ-owned entity, welcoming Tony Butler as a shareholder, marking its commitment to the Kiwi market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013

Trade Me

Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve

Panasonic auctions ten Smart Viera TVs with a starting bid of NZD $1 on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to New Zealand's Starship Children's Hospital.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012

Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012