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Police to record victim statements on iPhones
Apple

Police to record victim statements on iPhones

The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Sexting and young people - how bad is it?
Netsafe

Sexting and young people - how bad is it?

NetSafe calls on parents to address the increasing issue of sexting among young people, following reports of harm and distress caused by explicit imagery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Central District Police launch Facebook page
Facebook pages

Central District Police launch Facebook page

Central District Police have launched their own Facebook page in an effort to engage and connect with communities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories
Microsoft

Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories

Veteran IT journalist Randal Jackson has passed away. Pat Pilcher recounts his memories of one of technology journalism's legendary characters.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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
CORE and NetSafe to support Safer Internet Day 2015
EduTech

CORE and NetSafe to support Safer Internet Day 2015

Safer Internet Day is celebrated worldwide to encourage the safe and positive use of the internet and digital technologies among children and young people.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
Canterbury boy asked to send naked photos to Facebook user
Facebook

Canterbury boy asked to send naked photos to Facebook user

Canterbury Police warn after a local boy was threatened by a Facebook user for refusing to send naked photos. Investigations ongoing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
NZ Police leans on Vodafone mobile devices in bid to cut back paperwork
Mobility

NZ Police leans on Vodafone mobile devices in bid to cut back paperwork

New Zealand Police is targeting more productivity gains in one of the world's biggest deployments of handheld smart devices, working on new applica.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014

Global Stories

Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police
Unified Communications

Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Email Security

Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents

Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
EduTech

Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Email Security

Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam

The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Apps

So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?

We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015
The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Unified Communications

The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen

Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2015
Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Government

Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system

The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Unified Communications

Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab

The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
NZ police ramp up phone, video and mobile resources
Cisco

NZ police ramp up phone, video and mobile resources

NZ Police enhance communication with a nationwide tech overhaul, boosting efficiency with video calls and mobile tech for frontline service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?
Data Privacy

Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?

Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014