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Steven Lawrence named Chief Technical Director at NGCC
Network Infrastructure

Steven Lawrence named Chief Technical Director at NGCC

Steven Lawrence has been appointed Chief Technical Director at NGCC to lead New Zealand's Public Safety Network cellular services expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award
Mobile data

One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award

One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds

A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Turning NZ's 3G shutdown into an opportunity for IoT growth
Network Infrastructure

Turning NZ's 3G shutdown into an opportunity for IoT growth

New Zealand's 3G shutdown by year-end pressures businesses to shift to 4G LTE, turning challenges into IoT growth opportunities with expert support.

By Kat Dempsey • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
Unified Communications

One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone

One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Spark leads New Zealand internet rankings for 2024-2025
Unified Communications

Spark leads New Zealand internet rankings for 2024-2025

Spark has topped the nPerf rankings for New Zealand's fixed internet quality for 2024-2025, scoring 117,844 points amid stiff competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices
Unified Communications

One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices

One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service for Samsung Galaxy S25, S23, and S23 Ultra users, aiming to enhance connectivity in mobile blackspots.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
One NZ launches nationwide Satellite TXT with Starlink
Unified Communications

One NZ launches nationwide Satellite TXT with Starlink

One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service powered by Starlink, enhancing mobile coverage across New Zealand to 40% of the country's landmass.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation
EduTech

Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation

Unitec has launched an IoT Impact Lab to empower communities through IoT and AI, fostering innovation and career opportunities for students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Chorus advocates stricter guidelines for broadband marketing
Unified Communications

Chorus advocates stricter guidelines for broadband marketing

Chorus urges New Zealand's Commerce Commission to enforce stricter broadband marketing guidelines, promoting transparency for informed consumer choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Connectivity

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet
Crypto

One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet

To mark its first anniversary, One NZ has launched the One Wallet, a state-of-the-art digital wallet pre-loaded with a combined value of $37 million.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
One NZ appoints Nick Judd as CFO & Mike Purchase as Enterprise Director
Unified Communications

One NZ appoints Nick Judd as CFO & Mike Purchase as Enterprise Director

Judd joins after serving as CFO of Tourism Holdings, while Purchase has managed key accounts within One NZ's Enterprise division.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023

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