Unwary travellers are being stung by $1000 bills after using their phones and mobile broadband overseas - and the issue is on the Govt's radar.

Religious fervour surrounds the latest phone technology, despite it only representing a small slice of the world market, writes John Naughton.

Michael Laws has a theory about why his relationship with a former P addict and prostitute has become public.

Salacious text messages between Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and a former lover have entered the public arena.

Google's Android mobile phone system is set to pip Research in Motion to second place in the global market by the end of this year.

Government regulation of mobile phone rates won't automatically mean cheaper calling, a telecommunications analyst says.

Mobile phone call termination rates will be regulated, says Telecommunications Minister Steven Joyce.

Apple's iPhone 4 has finally gone on sale in New Zealand after a spectacular launch fail this morning.

The whole iPhone 4 launch in New Zealand has descended into a surreal mix of blame and outright confusion.

Mobile phone company 2degrees will start using its 3G network next week, putting it on a par with rivals Telecom and Vodafone.

Many drivers are flouting the ban on cellphones and police fear talking and texting will lead to more carnage.

A woman found slumped in the driver's seat after a crash which left eight people needing hospital treatment had a cellphone in her hand.

Have you heard? iPhone 4 has a reception issue when you hold the phone a certain way.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has apologised to iPhone 4 buyers about its reception issues and offered free cases to help rectify the problem.

It's emerged that a senior engineer and antenna expert at Apple had told management last year that the iPhone 4's design may cause reception problems.