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A handy crisis management tip.
'I don’t think they need them there': Why dad-of-three backs school phone bans
A Tauranga high school is banning students from using phones during the school day.
'They will come to appreciate their time away': Napier high school brings in hard cellphone ban
It is believed to be the strictest phone rule introduced at any Hawke's Bay high school.
The top five tricks and treats from Apple's Halloween event
New Zealand's local pricing and release dates revealed.
‘Your First Phone’ helps kids and parents navigate the risky world of mobile phones
Kids and cellphones - it’s not always so easy to know how to approach the topic.
'Obsessive': Tinder match put spyware on woman's phone, blackmailed her for sex
When he used her phone to order pizza, he took the chance to download the spy app.
Luxon: National to ban phones in schools within 100 days
Luxon says he plans to improve student achievement by removing 'unnecessary distractions'.
Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update
The software flaw was being 'actively exploited', researchers say.
Mighty Mobile offers super cheap unlimited data - with a couple of catches
Newcomer offers unlimited data, calling and text on your cellphone from $33 per month.
Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix
OPINION: Research suggests a blanket ban would make only a small difference to grades.
Simon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticism
OPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?
'One of the best things I've done': Schools with phone bans already in place report positive results
Schools with cellphone bans report increased productivity and better social interactions.
National vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement around
Schools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.
I have to stop phubbing everyone - including my other half
OPINION: I try to stay focused, but my attention is waning.
Crown signs over quarter share of 5G spectrum to Māori
The Crown has handed over the 5G frequencies allocation set aside for Māori.
Emergency phone alert test reached up to 6m phones
The National Emergency Management Agency called the test a 'huge success'.
Voice cloning, an iPhone 'seeing' for you: Rating Apple's new assistive features
Apple previews new features, while Twitter gets a slam.
Trying out Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite
Rocket Lab a key supplier to firm that Apple invested in for service.
Secrets of the extraordinary Vodafone-One NZ makeover - and the clever logo that didn't fly
'We can now focus on New Zealand 100 per cent of the time.'
Vodafone marks first day as One NZ by revealing ‘cell tower in the sky’ partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink
The deal mirrors one between Starlink and T-Mobile in the US; also: TVNZ dispute latest.
Juha Saarinen: How does Oppo’s flip phone stack up against the competition?
Juha Saarinen: Only four phonemakers currently field foldable phones.
Woman's wild defence after driving fine
A mother who received a fine for texting while driving has used an unusual defence.
Power cuts blamed for no cellphone and internet in parts of Northland
Power outage takes out cellphone site connectivity in Northland
'He ripped my heart out': Kiwi mum heartbroken after scammer pretends to be her daughter
The infamous 'Hi Mum' text message scam has been reported by multiple Kiwis.
More than 50 Wellington drivers caught using cellphones
Police are disappointed to see so many distracted drivers.
Android users urged update their phones after expert discovers glitch
Cybersecurity expert uncovers a hack to unlock devices without knowing passcode.
'It's vital': New Auckland Mayor launches initiative to fix mobile black spots
Brown has written to the chief executive officers of 2degrees, Spark and One.
iPhone 14 Pro revealed
The notch at the top of the iPhone 14 Pro is gone and has been replaced by a pill shaped "dynamic island" that the screen wraps around. Video / Apple
Your phone is ageing you. Here's how
Most of us are exposed to screens all day - but scientists warn it's not good for us.
Revealed: Secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones
Hidden Waka Kotahi cameras recorded more than 800 drivers a day texting.
Devil is in the defaults: Tech settings you should turn off right now
New York Times: These controls make us share more data than we need to.