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Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Location tracking

Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?

With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Emergency services

South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist

South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Government to develop 111 emergency app
Apps

Government to develop 111 emergency app

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Google launches emergency search
Google

Google launches emergency search

Google has introduced emergency search results in New Zealand for poisoning and suicide searches, providing immediate access to crucial helpline numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2010
111 text service for deaf launched
Emergency services

111 text service for deaf launched

A new 111 text service for the deaf and hearing impaired was launched today in Auckland by Police Minister Judith Collins, enhancing emergency accessibility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Hitting the sweet spot
Storage

Hitting the sweet spot

A surge in demand for Ultra Mobile PCs brings a broader range to New Zealand, thanks to a Vantex Distribution and Tegatech partnership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2007

Global Stories

Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Cybersecurity

Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar

The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Emergency services

New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders

Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015
Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
EduTech

Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives

Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Minister orders investigation into 111
Government

Minister orders investigation into 111

The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter
Unified Communications

New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter

The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services
Radio

Vertel partners with Beaconsim to aid AUS emergency services

Vertel and Beaconsim are partnering to bring advanced radio command and control simulators and communications training to Australia's emergency services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Motorola

Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network

Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police
Fujitsu

Fujitsu creates $17m dispatch system for Tasmania Police

Fujitsu has launched the first phase of a USD $17 million dispatch system for Tasmania Police, aiming to boost emergency response efficiency and safety.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017