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MySpace Music Goes Down Under

Today MySpace announced the launch of MySpace Music in Australia and New Zealand. This release represents the first for MySpace Music outside of the United States. The launch brings a new e-commerce partnership to MySpace Music with iTunes providing the music downloads locally, a MySpace spokesperson tells WebProNews. She also shares the following stats for the US version of MySpace Music: Source: Nielsen Netview / August 2009

Google Strikes Record-Breaking NZ/AUS Deal

For at least the next three years, Google will play a significant role in the delivery of New Zealanders' mail.  The Postal Services Group of New Zealand Post has entered an agreement that'll have it putting Google Apps in front of 2,100 employees. This counts as Google's largest commercial deal yet in New Zealand or Australia.  It's supposed to save New Zealand Post (which is a state-owned enterprise) in the neighborhood of $2 million over the course of three years.

Google Street View Shows Shots Of New Zealand

Let the online hobbit hunts begin.  Roughly eleven months after a number of camera-equipped cars were spotted rolling across the island country, Google Street View has started to offer imagery recorded in New Zealand.

YouTube Given Important Role In New Zealand Politics

One nice result of the U.S. economy's implosion has been the news coverage of something other than American politics.  But then the blame game begins, so to remove ourselves even further from McCain-Obama bickering, we can look to YouTube's latest project: the ONE News YouTube Election Debate.

New Zealand Teen Hacker Escapes Charges

A New Zealand teenager who confessed to a major role in a worldwide cyber-crime ring, which led to millions of dollars of losses, was discharged from court yesterday without any conviction.

New Zealand May Be Next For Google Street View

If you've watched any "Lord of the Rings" film, you know what large, open areas of New Zealand look like.  Google's going to introduce you to parts of the rest of it, however; cars representing the company's Street View project have been sighted in this country.

Google Maps In NZ Gets Business Listings

A service’s ability to provide driving directions is valuable only if you know where you’re going.  So New Zealand’s version of Google Maps is stepping up and providing something new: business listings.

Google Looks At Maori Language

Google’s Australian branch is quite proud of the country’s culture and origins.  As word spreads about a new project, it seems that Google’s taking a strong interest in New Zealand, as well; the search engine should soon be available in Maori, a language native to the area.

Microsoft Finally Helped New Zealand Police

While seeking evidence that a suspect in New Zealand was the member of a burglary ring, authorities in the country tried obtaining details about the man and were rebuffed by Microsoft. It took a court order for Microsoft to change its tune about not being subject to laws in New Zealand. Police wanted to identify a man who had provided his name, address, and phone number to Microsoft when attempting to purchase a part for a stolen Xbox 360.

No You Can't Sell NZ On eBay

There are a number of things one can't sell on eBay, like an immortal soul or a baby; as it turns out, one can't sell New Zealand on eBay either. Not even if the seller takes PayPal.