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The smartphone's more than just an enabler. It's now also an intensifier.
Who's the hero of the GDP rebound? You are ... you and your credit card
Shoppers propped up GDP in the 3rd quarter, spending through the economy's darkest hour.
Emergency alert test: Why your phone went off loudly tonight
National test of civil defence alert hit phones across New Zealand this evening.
Focus: Explained: How 5G technology is being installed
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Urinal spy's bid to appeal sentence declined
Christchurch man fails to appeal decision in urinal spy case
Trump's personal lawyer and US cybersecurity adviser forgets password
Rudy Giuliani's embarrassing trip to the Apple store.
Rebirth of iconic Motorola smartphone leaked online
Fresh images of the revived Motorola Razr have leaked online.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro - but they're expensive
Three sizes of flexible ear tips rather than the hard plastic of the original AirPods.
First look at new iPhone rival
After months of rumours and leaks Google has finally unveiled its new Pixel 4 smartphone.
Chinese app allows data access to 100 million users' phones
The app enables authorities to retrieve all data and can even activate an audio recorder.
Microsoft's new foldable phone: Why exec threw it on the ground
He was trying to make a point.
Kiwi launches petition for Fly Buys to honour 'crazy' iPhone 11 deal
As Kiwis demand a fair deal it has been revealed that Fly Buys could get away with blunder
Fly Buys cancels 'crazy' iPhone 11 deal, refunds customers
"This was an error and we apologise to our members for any inconvenience this caused."
Fly Buys website crashes after 'crazy' iPhone 11 deal
Fly Buys website crashed after iPhone 11 was being rewarded for only 805 points.
YouTube personalities beat rugby and music
YouTube personalities beat rugby and music in survey of NZ kids online.
Time to upgrade if you have this iPhone
The new iPhone goes on sale today, with only small improvements over more recent models.
Spark says no health risks with cell tower sites
No evidence of negative on health or house values from cell towers, says Spark
Apple sorry for allowing workers to listen to Siri recordings
Apple apologised to its customers following a review of its practices and policies.
Cancer patient holds protest sign outside Spark store
Charles Olmstead could not get Spark to connect his landline, so he made a stand.
No Google: Huawei may delay overseas sales
US trade ban on Huawei will prevent it selling devices with Google mobile services.
Huawei NZ added to US export ban list
Good news and bad news for the Chinese telecommunications giant.
Apple pledges $1 million reward to anyone who can hack new iPhone
Apple has upped the stakes when it comes to the security of its devices.
Apple's iPhone 11 new feature savagely mocked
Apple is reportedly planning to release three new iPhone 11 models this year.
Chess grandmaster accused of cheating on toilet
Police are investigating after Igors Rausis was caught "red-handed".
No email, no internet, no social media: No problem for the 'BoringPhone'
'The idea is to decrease the amount of time people are wasting on their device'.
Travel bugs: Losing your phone while travelling
Tim Roxborogh on the joys of moaning about your holiday
Road-safety shock: 78 driving infringements issued in two hours
Roading operation in Wellington CBD pings 75 people browsing social media and texting.
Queensland's $1045 cellphone fines - AA wants same for NZ
Currently Kiwi drivers who are caught using a phone get a $80 fine and 20 demerit points.
Queensland drivers to be hit with $1000 phone fines
A second offence means the offender could lose their driver's licence.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
How HK's protesters are evading the surveillance state
Protesters are "doing anything" to stay ahead of police to hide their identity.
Kiwis want phones banned from schools
Phone ban reported to be a success, even among students.
Confessions of a motorist who can't put down their phone
Comment: 'I hadn't even started filtering through the song list when there was a bang'.