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Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on
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Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on

The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
National 111 emergency text service fails
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National 111 emergency text service fails

The outage began approximately 4:30am this morning and affects the ability receive text messages from people registered to the emergency service.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015
RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers
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RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers

Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
Twenty years of texting for avid Kiwis
Unified Communications

Twenty years of texting for avid Kiwis

Despite global declines, New Zealanders remain keen on texting, sending 22 million texts daily on Vodafone's network, celebrating 20 years since the first text.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
Hunt for NZ TXT champion now on
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Hunt for NZ TXT champion now on

Starting 26th October, New Zealand residents, young and old can compete for the title of the fastest texter and become the inaugural New Zealand TXT Champion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2009

Global Stories

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Parents concern for children and tech grows
Cyberbullying

Parents concern for children and tech grows

A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Consent: The rules around sexting
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Consent: The rules around sexting

The advice on consent in sexting differs from general sex advice articles, according to a study by A.A. Hasinoff from the University of Colorado.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Texting for business a vital communications tool
Texting

Texting for business a vital communications tool

Survey: 80% now use text messages for work, with business texting key to modern communication but risks overload.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015
We never talk anymore..
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We never talk anymore..

My big problem with phone calls these days is that you have to drop whatever you are doing in order to talk to the person calling you. It's rather rude, really.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Android App of The Week - MightyText
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Android App of The Week - MightyText

MightyText, this week's top Android app, lets you text from your computer - ideal for work, or when your phone's battery dies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2012
Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV
Digital Entertainment

Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV

TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012
Bench press for success
Network Infrastructure

Bench press for success

Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2012
Telecom offers targeted prepaid plans
Unified Communications

Telecom offers targeted prepaid plans

Telecom launches flexible prepaid plans, letting customers tailor their usage: talk, text, or data, without being tied to a contract.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011
Text the girl on the Hill?
Unified Communications

Text the girl on the Hill?

Viewers have been flocking to a locally produced online drama series that allows the viewers to influence the story.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010

Stories from Other Regions

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How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships
Social Media

How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships

Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging
Unified Communications

Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging

Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade
Unified Communications

Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade

Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023