Emergency services stories
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
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One NZ on alert as Cyclone Vaianu threatens outages, with satellite texting ready for compatible phones if mobile coverage fails.
Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
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Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
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RugGear's TCCA membership signals broader push into broadband mission-critical devices for emergency services and public safety users.
Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
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Wavelink has added Acromove's portable edge-cloud kit to its ANZ line-up, targeting remote industries with faster AI inference and private 5G.
Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ
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Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.
One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand
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One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.
Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.
Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan's 2026 public sector observability award as governments battle cyber threats in complex hybrid IT estates.
LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
ABBYY, Desktop Imaging automate NZ council rebates, invoices
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI document tools slash manual workloads at Wellington City Council and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, boosting compliance and payment speed.
Globalstar, Skydio trial private 5G link for drones
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.
Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.
Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.
Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.