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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

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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

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Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?
Agricultural Technology

Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?

Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges
Risk & Compliance

Estimate quake death tolls to save lives, expert urges

Quicker rescue efforts could save lives if broadcasters cite early fatality forecasts, a seismologist says after quakes are often undercounted.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location
Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Emergency services

Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers

The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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
Emergency services

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