At the Microsoft 2011 Partners in Learning Global Forum, the Microsoft Corp. Announced new and continuing collaborations with the U.S. Department of Education, the British Council and the Smithsonian Institution to engage educators from their initial desire to enter the profession to successfully inspiring students in their classrooms. Microsoft believes that well-prepared educators can help today’s [...]

Vodafone New Zealand, the country’s biggest mobile phone operator, lifted profit 25 per cent in its latest financial year, mainly reflecting lower depreciation charges. The Auckland based company reported net profit of $151.5 million in the 12 months ended March 31, up from $121.6 million a year earlier, according to financial statements lodged with the [...]