KiwiWeek Unites RPG Fans Across New Zealand and the World
GizModo VR
MAY 2, 2022
Sunday, May 1st, kicked off the first KiwiWeek celebration in New Zealand, called K?mu mu Whakatau O Aotearoa.
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New Zealand Pursues Covid-Zero as Right-Wing Idiots Lose Their Minds
GizModo VR
AUGUST 25, 2021
Health officials in New Zealand said they’re still pursuing a covid-19 strategy of complete elimination, including the use of aggressive lockdowns, despite the rise in cases over the past few days.
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New Zealand Incinerates House to Make Fire Safety VR Experience
VRScout
MARCH 28, 2017
The New Zealand Fire Service has burned down an abandoned home to create a virtual reality experience called Escape My House , hoping VR immersion will help prepare homeowners for the worst. Palmerston North fire service training officer Chris Kennedy said 61 percent of New Zealanders claim they have a fire escape plan, but only 29 percent have practiced them, Stuff.co.nz Image Credit: Murray Wilson / New Zealand Fire Service.
New Zealand Goes Into Lockdown After First Mystery Case of Covid-19 Since February
GizModo VR
AUGUST 17, 2021
The government of New Zealand announced Tuesday the entire country will go into lockdown after the first mystery case of covid-19 since February was detected in the city of Auckland.
Air New Zealand Actually Considers Putting HoloLens on Flight Attendants
VRScout
MAY 24, 2017
Air New Zealand is exploring how the Microsoft HoloLens can enhance its in-flight service, becoming the first airline to openly consider equipping its cabin crew with the augmented reality headset. Air New Zealand hired UK-based software firm Dimension Data to create the concept app. You can watch the concept video from Air New Zealand below. Image Credit: Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand Will Introduce the World's First Economy Class Bunk Beds
GizModo VR
JUNE 29, 2022
Starting in 2024, Air New Zealand is going to test your loyalty with a slew of upgrades, including the world’s first lay flat beds available to economy class passengers looking to fly comfortably without blowing the budget.
New Zealand Lays Off Its Official City Wizard After 23 Years of Loyal Service
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Since 1998, UK-born Ian Brackenbury has been paid a solid $16,000 NZD (roughly 11,300 USD) per year to be the official wizard for the city of Christchurch in New Zealand.
Sea Lions Are Reclaiming Their Territory in New Zealand, Humans Be Damned
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
In New Zealand, a growing sea lion population is getting comfortable in unexpected places, including along hiking trails and in at least one public swimming pool.
U.S. Issues Bizarre Warning About 'Health Risks' in New Zealand During Covid-19 Pandemic
GizModo VR
AUGUST 7, 2020
State Department issued a new travel warning for New Zealand this week, warning Americans to exercise “increased caution” because the country poses a “health risk” due to the covid-19 pandemic. The U.S.
New PSVR Mega Pack for EU, Australia & New Zealand to Come with 5 Top Titles, PS5 Camera Adapter
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Sony today announced a new PSVR Mega Pack hardware bundle for 2020, launching this month across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Sony says its 2020 VR Mega Pack will be available sometime this month through partner retailers across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins Are Washing Up Dead in New Zealand Amid an Ocean Heatwave
GizModo VR
JUNE 14, 2022
On a peninsula toward the northernmost tip of New Zealand’s North Island lies Ninety Mile Beach. Usually, the (actually 55-mile) expanse of sand and surf is a popular site for fishing, tourists, and recreation. In recent weeks, however, the beach has become a site of tragedy. Read more.
Jacinda Ardern talks to Stephen Colbert about gun control in New Zealand
Mashable VR
MAY 25, 2022
I can only speak to our experience in New Zealand, but you know when I watch from afar and see events such as those today I think of them not as a politician, I see them just as a mother and I'm so sorry for what has happened here," Ardern said.
New Zealand bans conversion therapy in 'a win for humanity'
Mashable VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
New Zealand's parliament has officially banned conversion therapy , in a near-unanimous vote that has been described as "a win for humanity." New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern , promised to ban conversion therapy when she was elected for a second term last year.
New Zealand Authorizes Several Film and TV Productions to Start Up, Including Lord of the Rings and Cowboy Bebop
GizModo VR
JULY 4, 2020
New Zealand is handling covid-19 better than most, with ongoing cases in the country down to a handful. new zealand cowboy bebop power rangers beast morphers amazon amazon prime lord of the rings netflix
New Zealand to Ban Tobacco Permanently for Anyone Born After 2008
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The government of New Zealand is preparing to ban cigarette smoking forever by anyone born after 2008, according to a new report from the news outlet Stuff.
Air New Zealand Takes Wraps Off Magic Leap One Adventure Tourism Game
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 10, 2018
But Air New Zealand's new augmented reality experience for the Magic Leap One gives visitors an immersive taste of what the country has to offer without ever setting foot in the country. conference, the airline crafted a massive tabletop three-dimensional topographical map of New Zealand upon which the company's new Air New Zealand Fact or Fantasy Game is mapped and playable via the Magic Leap One.
HTC Applies for ‘Vive Eclipse’ Trademark in New Zealand
Road to VR
OCTOBER 10, 2017
HTC may have more than one new headset in sight than we initially thought when it registered the name ‘Vive Focus’ in the EU and US. It came to light via the Dutch publication Lets Go Digital that HTC has also applied for a trademark for the name ‘Vive Eclipse’ in New Zealand. The New Zealand Intellectual Property Office published a summary of the trademark application, showing a filing and submission initiated by HTC on October 6th.
Record-Breaking Bird Just Flew Nonstop From Alaska to New Zealand
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 13, 2020
A conservation group has tracked a migration for the ages, in which a male bar-tailed godwit flew from Alaska to New Zealand without taking a single break.
Bat Sneaks Into New Zealand Bird of the Year Competition, Our Hearts
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 29, 2021
New Zealanders are up in arms over a bat’s inclusion in this year’s Bird of the Year competition , a contest that ostensibly exists to crown a bird.
Rare Baby Ghost Shark Spotted Off the Coast of New Zealand
GizModo VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Marine biologists working near New Zealand’s South Island have stumbled upon a newly hatched baby ghost shark—an elusive and peculiar fish that lives in the dark deep ocean.
Polynesians Discovered Antarctica Over 1,300 Years Ago, New Research Suggests
GizModo VR
JUNE 10, 2021
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Niantic Launches Harry Potter Wizards Unite as Beta in Australia & New Zealand
Next Reality AR
MAY 2, 2019
The land down under joins New Zealand (who gained access to the beta on April 16), as the lucky guinea pigs for the location-based game. The long-awaited augmented reality game based on the Harry Potter franchise from Pokémon GO masterminds Niantic is closer to release, as the developer has begun public beta testing of the app. On Tuesday, the beta version of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, built in partnership with Niantic, Warner Bros.,
New Zealand Abandons Covid-Zero Strategy, Leaving Few Countries Still Pursuing Virus Elimination
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 4, 2021
New Zealand will abandon its strategy of completely eliminating covid-19 from the country, adopting a new policy of learning to live with the virus and trying to achieve high vaccination rates, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at a press conference on Monday.
Island Nation of Tonga Reports First Covid-19 Case of Entire Pandemic
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Tonga, an island nation roughly 3,100 miles southwest of Hawaii, reported its first case of covid-19 since the pandemic began, according to New Zealand’s Stuff news outlet.
PSVR Gaming Bundle ‘HeroCade’ Available This Month in Europe, Australia & New Zealand
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Launching in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, UK, Australia, and New Zealand on September 26th , HeroCade offers and interesting mix of genres, recalling memories of the old PlayStation demo discs from the PS1 era. The post PSVR Gaming Bundle ‘HeroCade’ Available This Month in Europe, Australia & New Zealand appeared first on Road to VR.
Sleep pods coming for economy passengers
Digital Trends
JUNE 28, 2022
Air New Zealand has confirmed it will be launching its first Skynest sleep pods with the new Dreamliner jets joining its fleet in 2024. News air new zealand long haul travel skynest sleep pods
New Zealand Scientists Built a ‘Volcano Bomb’ Cannon to Save Lives
GizModo VR
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Volcanoes can kill you in many different ways. Are you on their slopes? A volcanic avalanche of superheated ash and gas or a sneaky lava flow would do it. Far across the bay? A tsunami caused by a collapsing flank will be delivered to your door. On the other side of the planet?
The New Zealand Mint Sells Some of the Most Over-the-Top Pop Culture Inspired Collectible Coins
GizModo VR
MARCH 29, 2022
Currency has been a form of artistic expression as long as currency has been a thing. Countries use it to highlight their culture, significant historical figures , and important milestones—but why stop there?
GoPro keeps recording as parrot steals it from tourists and flies off
Digital Trends
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
A GoPro camera captured a bird’s-eye view of a New Zealand national park when a mischievous parrot nabbed the device and flew off. News Photography action camera GoPro New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Not Mad Just Disappointed in Covid-19 Patient Having Sex at Hospital
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has a message for people visiting loved ones in the hospital with covid-19: Having sex isn’t part of regular “visiting hours.”
Christchurch Terrorist Abused Steroids and Donated Money to Far-Right YouTubers
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Brenton Tarrant, the anti-Muslim terrorist who killed 51 people during two attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2019 , abused steroids and donated money to far-right websites and YouTube personalities like Stefan Molyneux, according to a new report released by the New Zealand government.
WellTown Is A VR Experience Built For An Entire City
VRScout
JANUARY 29, 2019
New Zealand’s capital has transformed into an interactive VR city in hopes of enticing tourists and potential residents. Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, looks to become the world’s first gamified VR city through a VR experience called WellTown , which promises to inject you directly into the heart and soul of the vibrant city, putting you in the shoes of both a tourist and resident. News HTC Vive New Zealand VR Gamified City WellTown
New Zealand Health Official Resigns Over Two Covid-19 Cases Imported From Britain
GizModo VR
JULY 2, 2020
New Zealand’s top health official stepped down on Thursday following a relatively minor scandal that shows the enormous difference in how the U.S. coronavirus covid 19 donald trump president trump new zealand jacinda ardern health vaccine david clark texas florida california
EON Reality Establishes Distribution Partnership with Accuteque for Australia and New Zealand
EON Reality
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
As one of the top technological advisory firms in the area, the Melbourne-based company will now serve as EON Reality’s primary distributor for AVR development and education in Australia and New Zealand. “I’m I’m very excited to expand upon EON Reality’s connections in Australia and New Zealand through this promising partnership,” said Dan Lejerskar, Founder of EON Reality. can spread across the new region. IRVINE, CA, February 11, 2019 – EON Reality Inc.,
Larry Page Revealed as Another Tech Billionaire With Secret Residency in New Zealand
GizModo VR
AUGUST 6, 2021
The government of New Zealand confirmed on Thursday that Google co-founder Larry Page, the sixth wealthiest person in the world, has obtained residency in New Zealand, according to a report from the news outlet Stuff.
The AR App That Brings Graphic Novels to Life in New Zealand Schools
ARPost
JULY 22, 2019
The New Zealand Ministry of Education has recently taken this philosophy one step further to reach tech-savvy youths. Fans of comic books and graphic novels believe that this medium is a way to get children interested in reading. The medium relies on text but also uses lots of images. This makes stories created in this way more accessible and engaging to young readers.
The Orcs of The Rings of Power Are Worse Than You've Ever Seen Them
GizModo VR
JUNE 21, 2022
IGN has revealed a series of photos from the new Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , this time showing off the “new and unimproved” Orcs of this age.
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