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www.nzherald.co.nz, 4 February
The founders of a new website that dishes up city-specific New Zealand news and information say they are tapping into a growing international demand for "hyper-local" web content.
Shane Redlick and Andrew Ross launched their Locally Informed portal this week with the aim of serving up local content from 11 cities and regions based on where site visitors live.
www.nzherald.co.nz, 5 February
NEW YORK - The Symbian Foundation has started releasing, for free, a large part of the software that powers the most smart phones in the world.
The foundation was set up in 2008 after Nokia, the biggest maker of Symbian phones, bought out the consortium that made the software.
www.tvnz.co.nz, 5 February
Shatter-proof pints are set to be trialled before being introduced to British pubs in a bid to cut down on "glassing" injuries.
Two prototype pint glasses unveiled in London on Thursday are designed to prevent injuries caused by nearly 87,000 glass attacks each year.
www.tvnz.co.nz, 6 February
A new mobile phone service which allows parents to be sent copies of their children's texts and phone calls has been launched in New Zealand.
The new US-based mobile phone monitoring service is called My Mobile Watchdog and says its aim is to keep the children safe.
www.tvnz.co.nz, 6 February
One of the country's biggest electricity distributors is looking to the sun to provide a more reliable and economic power supply for properties in remote areas.
The Powerco system means power lines may become a thing of the past for some users, especially for properties needing electricity in remote parts of the country.
www.tvnz.co.nz video, 6 February
One of the country's biggest electricity distributors is looking to the sun to provide a more…
Discussion starters:
• Energy distributi
• Environmental issu
• Fitness for purpose
www.nzherald.co.nz, 6 February
Software developed in New Zealand is working alongside doctors and nurses in Scottish hospitals.
A deal with Britain's largest health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, will see Auckland company Orion Health's software products - healthcare records portal Concerto and records integration system Rhapsody - used in 35 hospitals and about 800 associated medical sites.
www.3news.co.nz, 7 February
Finding an empty parking space might get a little easier thanks to a new hi-tech system developed in New Zealand.
MeterEye knows when a space is free and when a vehicle has stayed too long.
You can expect to see the yellow domes popping up in parking buildings and city streets near you soon. The electronic sensors monitor all vehicle movements, sending that information to a central computer which can tell which spaces are full, and how long each car's been there.
www.nzherald.co.nz, 7 February
These could be future Bentleys if their young designers have their way. They are penned by two of the four shortlisted designers in the Bentleys of the Future competition. Two entrants will win a six-month secondment at the Bentley design studio, working alongside Raul Pires - designer of the Continental GT and Mulsanne.
www.3news.co.nz, 9 February
Tefal Toast N' Egg
I've found the perfect invention for single men or those who just don't have time to have a proper breakfast in the morning. Instead of just a toaster, how about a toaster complete with built-in egg cooker!
www.tvnz.co.nz, 10 February
The world of cosmetics is made up of equal parts glitz, glam and science.
Now some Christchurch scientists have come up with a new formula, using an extraction technique that requires no chemicals.
www.3news.co.nz video, 10 February
The world drinks 400 billion coffees a year and in New Zealand we throw away 100 million cups a year and the final resting place of those cups are overcrowded landfills. A Wellington boutique coffee shop which sells 40,000 cups a month nationwide - all of which are ending up in landfills has decided to introduce a reusable option.
Discussion starters:
• Sociocultural influences – environmental; economic
www.3news.co.nz, 10 February
Keith Alexander, an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Canterbury, has done what all inventors dream of, designed something new that is being used by millions around the world. His spring free trampoline now has global sales of over $30 million a year and has just been voted the top children's product in the United States.
Discussion starters:
• Outcome development and evaluation – testing and trialing of design ideas
• International commercialization
www.tvnz.co.nz, 10 February
Google Inc is tapping its huge network of Gmail users and web surfers to create a Buzz that it hopes will help it catch up with online social networking leaders Facebook and Twitter.
www.tvnz.co.nz, 10 February
Trying to get fit this summer? Gadget guy Ben Gracewood takes a look at some useful and interesting inventions to help you out.

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