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Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Gaming

Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law

Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Trade Me annual profit rises but warns of slower growth in 2014
Supply Chain

Trade Me annual profit rises but warns of slower growth in 2014

Trade Me's profit climbs to $78.6m but eyes a slower 2014 as it focuses on reinvestment, despite a strong online market presence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
“Words cannot express how much I hate this printer”
Digital Entertainment

“Words cannot express how much I hate this printer”

Kiwi takes extreme dislike to possessed printer in brutally honest Trade Me ad, attracting bids and attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
UPDATED: Nigel's Surface RT SOLD: Fetches great price, donated to kids charity
Microsoft

UPDATED: Nigel's Surface RT SOLD: Fetches great price, donated to kids charity

Microsoft's Nigel Parker sells his Surface RT online for NZD $704, donating all proceeds to Cure Kids. The auction ends with a touching gesture.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013
Wheeding out the competition as Sella quits auction race
Trade Me

Wheeding out the competition as Sella quits auction race

Sella shuts standalone personal auction platform, following Wheedle's and ListSellTrade's struggles in a marketplace dominated by Trade Me.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Digital Entertainment

Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook

Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013
Sam Morgan trims holding in Xero to below 5%
Trade Me

Sam Morgan trims holding in Xero to below 5%

Trade Me founder trims his holding in Xero, taking advantage of a share price that has soared by 179 percent this year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve
Trade Me

Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve

Panasonic auctions ten Smart Viera TVs with a starting bid of NZD $1 on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to New Zealand's Starship Children's Hospital.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
ASB app links up with Trade Me
Apps

ASB app links up with Trade Me

ASB customers can make payments directly to Trade Me sellers in the latest enhancement to the mobile banking app.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday
Trade Me

Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday

Shares in Trade Me have been halted as Australian publisher Fairfax Media sells its remaining 51 percent in the New Zealand online auction site.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares
Trade Me

Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares

Fairfax Media divests its majority 51% stake in Trade Me for NZ$810m, aiming to slash debts amidst scrutiny. Critics call the sale bonkers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Panasonic launches Trade Me TV app
Apps

Panasonic launches Trade Me TV app

Panasonic NZ pioneers online shopping on TV with the launch of the Trade Me app for Smart Viera screens, transforming living rooms.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal
Trade Me

NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012
Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me
Trade Me

Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me

Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site
Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012

Global Stories

Trade Me users warned over scams
Apple

Trade Me users warned over scams

Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment
Trade Me

Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment

Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013
Trade Me rival preparing comeback
Trade Me

Trade Me rival preparing comeback

Wheedle gears up for a bold return to rival Trade Me, promising a revamped website post overcoming past technical woes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2013