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NZ Rugby League tries new .kiwi domain name
Marketing Technologies

NZ Rugby League tries new .kiwi domain name

After more than two years of planning, Dot Kiwi has opened up its exclusive registration period for trademark holders, known as the Sunrise period, today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014
Expats apply for .kiwi domain
ICANN

Expats apply for .kiwi domain

Expat New Zealanders in Vancouver aim to register the .kiwi domain, offering an alternative to the .nz suffix and supporting Christchurch's rebuilding efforts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2012
ICANN accreditation offers reseller benefits
Resellers

ICANN accreditation offers reseller benefits

Web Drive is the first New Zealand company to gain ICANN accreditation, a move set to save resellers 'tens of thousands' in fees annually.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011

Global Stories

ICANN stories

ICANN sets the October 2026 DNS trust anchor rollover
Network Security

ICANN sets the October 2026 DNS trust anchor rollover

Most internet users should see no change, but validators must update systems by October 2026 or risk DNS resolution failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
Digital Transformation

ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026

Brands, cities and communities now have until 12 August 2026 to seek their own web suffixes, as ICANN widens the application round to 27 scripts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
CSC launches support for companies seeking .BRAND domains
Data Protection

CSC launches support for companies seeking .BRAND domains

With no further application window guaranteed, companies are being urged to move quickly if they want a branded web suffix to curb spoofing and phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs
Software-as-a-Service

Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Unstoppable Domains & Secret Network launch .Secret Web3 TLD
Network Infrastructure

Unstoppable Domains & Secret Network launch .Secret Web3 TLD

Unstoppable Domains and Secret Network launch the .Secret Web3 domain, enhancing privacy and security for digital identity and blockchain communication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
NFT Workx launches .WRKX domain to combat counterfeits online
Customer Experience

NFT Workx launches .WRKX domain to combat counterfeits online

NFT Workx and Unstoppable Domains launch .WRKX Web3 domain, enabling tokenised identities to combat counterfeiting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Metropolis launches new .metropolis Web3 domains with Unstoppable
Network Infrastructure

Metropolis launches new .metropolis Web3 domains with Unstoppable

Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
New dawn for internet porn
Malware

New dawn for internet porn

Over 100,000 new .xxx pornographic websites have launched, aiming to create a virtual red-light district to prevent accidental access to adult content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation
Customers

Web Drive earns ICANN accreditation

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
Ex-hacker hired to protect the internet
Unified Communications

Ex-hacker hired to protect the internet

Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2011
.XXX porn domain gets the green light
ICANN

.XXX porn domain gets the green light

ICANN approves .xxx domain for porn sites, marking a new era for adult content online, with rollout expected by mid-year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2011
New porn site suffix expected to go ahead
ICANN

New porn site suffix expected to go ahead

The creation of a new .xxx domain, dedicated exclusively to websites containing pornographic content is likely to be announced today.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2010

Stories from Other Regions

ICANN stories

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025