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New player Kiwi Mobile offers $1.30 per day plan

Can a newcomer buck the trend in a failed market segment?

Why do Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet?

A new study reveals just how digitally dependent most New Zealanders are now.

Phone repair shop nude photo saga: Police launch investigation

Worker at Mobile Planet's been suspended for allegedly taking photos off customer's phone.

Small folding phone could attract galaxy of users

Samsung’s smallest device could challenge its biggest rival.

Ethically Kate: Why your old phone can’t go in the rubbish bin (and what to do instead)

The hidden dangers of dumping your old phone.

It's all in the pouch: Principal changes his mind on mobile phone ban

A US firm has come up with a lockable pouch - but is it practical?

Life unplugged? 7 days with a burner phone

Are we all addicted to apps? Are they making us feel fried? Emma Gleason gives her top tips on how she navigated the week with a burner phone. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday

Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?

Once upon a time, human relationships developed without smartphones.

Students' verdict on cellphone ban

Taranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.

New York professor's verdict on NZ’s phones-in-schools ban

As the measure kicks in this week, commentators and teachers have differing takes.

Will NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity

Where nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.

What you need to know about the school cellphone ban

The Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.

Watch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warns

Work programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.

Phone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?

Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.

US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm

Financial Times: Washington urges three countries to tighten supply of tools and tech.

How a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ploy

Casey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.

NZ smartphone sales finally spring back to life

If upgrading your phone is an indicator, our economy might be turning the corner.

Job cuts at Spark, with AI in the frame

The telco cites 'unsustainable' increase in labour costs.