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Android announces expansion to its earthquake alert system
Earthquakes

Android announces expansion to its earthquake alert system

Android expands its Earthquake Alerts System to Greece and New Zealand, providing early warning alerts to users in countries without alert systems.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes
Disaster Recovery

Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes

Stats NZ bounces back with resumed data service after quake-induced delays shook operations and displaced Wellington staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards
PwC

Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards

New Zealand's information security professionals turned out in force for last week's iSANZ Awards - and we've got the photos to prove it.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Chorus

2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas

New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Kiwi InfoSec industry celebrate success at iSANZ Awards
Network Infrastructure

Kiwi InfoSec industry celebrate success at iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's InfoSec celebrated its successes at last night's iSANZ Awards in Wellington, with PwC, Air New Zealand and NetSafe among the winners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
New Zealand earthquake: Images and video take over social media
Social Media

New Zealand earthquake: Images and video take over social media

IN PICS: Kiwis have posted a flood of imagery to social media platforms following the severe earthquake that rattled several parts of the country.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates
Facebook

Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates

After an earthquake hit North Canterbury, Kiwis have flocked to Facebook for live updates and to mark themselves safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
School exams disrupted by earthquake
NZQA

School exams disrupted by earthquake

In an urgent update, the NZQA has advised all New Zealand Scholarship examinations have been postponed in light of this morning's earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake

New Zealand's telecoms networks remain operational after earthquakes off the South Island, according to Vodafone and Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Drones

New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers

​They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

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UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands
Data Analytics

UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands

UNESCO will deploy the AI-driven EDiSON disaster response system in the Solomon Islands to enhance early warnings for cyclones and floods by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?
Smart Cities

Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?

New Zealanders are more worried about security than they have been in the last ten years, with identity theft and bank card fraud at the top.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Unified Communications

Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services
Disaster Recovery

Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services

7.5 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand causes disruption to telecommunications services, but progress being made in restoring connections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers
Unified Communications

Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers

Spark broadband customers who have been forced to move due to the earthquakes no longer need to deal with early termination & moving fees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Kiwi Twitter community unites for safety and updates after latest quake
Earthquakes

Kiwi Twitter community unites for safety and updates after latest quake

Twitter reactions to the latest magnitude 7.5 earthquake that was felt widely across Canterbury and Wellington have been flooding the site today.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

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