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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.