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Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.
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Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

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Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.
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New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation

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New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian’s automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.
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SAP and DalRae: Why standardisation isn't an enemy of innovation but an enabler

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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SAP’s adaptive AI architecture and clean core focus are driving flexible digital transformation in public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand.
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New service boosts network visibility for emergency services

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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New Zealand emergency services gain real-time and forecast cellular network visibility via Next Generation Critical Communications’ new service aiding operational planning.
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Steve Cooke marks 20 years at Gallagher Security in NZ role

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Steve Cooke celebrates 20 years at Gallagher Security, marking 40 years in security with a strong impact across New Zealand and the Pacific.
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Steven Lawrence named Chief Technical Director at NGCC

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Steven Lawrence has been appointed Chief Technical Director at NGCC to lead New Zealand's Public Safety Network cellular services expansion.
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High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand’s Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
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Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.
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Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
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Hourua partners with TCCA improving NZ emergency communications

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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NZ's Hourua, a joint venture by Spark and One NZ, partners with global group TCCA to enhance emergency services' communications through robust multi-network cellular solutions.
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Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.
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Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
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Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.
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NZ’s Cyber Resilience Framework to be evolving and potentially automated

Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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The government's already putting $2.4 million into the Cyber Resilience Framework in its initial stages, what is it and why is it important?.
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Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.
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The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ

Fri, 27th May 2022
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We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.
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How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.
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Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.