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Tributes paid to Eric and Kathy Hertz
Unified Communications

Tributes paid to Eric and Kathy Hertz

Tributes flow for 2degrees' Eric and Kathy Hertz after a tragic plane crash, with vows to honour their legacy at a moving Auckland memorial.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
Bethells Beach proves a smart move for Samsung
Samsung

Bethells Beach proves a smart move for Samsung

Auckland's Bethells Beach is again making waves around the world with the release of Samsung's latest TV advert.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013
Eric and Kathy Hertz bodies recovered
Unified Communications

Eric and Kathy Hertz bodies recovered

NZ Police recover bodies of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and wife Kathy from wreckage 56m underwater off Raglan coast, bringing immense relief to families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Back to business for recovering 2degrees
Unified Communications

Back to business for recovering 2degrees

Telco board meets to review support for Eric and Kathy Hertz's families and 2degrees staff, while addressing issues of interim leadership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Eric Hertz's plane wreckage found
Unified Communications

Eric Hertz's plane wreckage found

Destroyed plane found 56 metres below the ocean surface, yet no confirmation of whether the 2degrees CEO and his wife are on board.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Bodies of 2degrees boss and wife trapped underwater
Unified Communications

Bodies of 2degrees boss and wife trapped underwater

NZ Police dive squad seeks to recover bodies of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and wife from 60m underwater wreck after plane crash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
2degrees pays tribute to Eric and Kathy Hertz
Unified Communications

2degrees pays tribute to Eric and Kathy Hertz

Following the tragic death of Eric and Kathy Hertz over the Easter weekend, the telco industry has united to pay tribute to the 2degrees CEO and his wife.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this
Facebook

Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this

An Oklahoma mother faces charges after allegedly trying to sell her kids on Facebook for USD $5,000 to bail out her boyfriend, sparking outrage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Piracy

When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term

Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower
Gaming

Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower

One of the rumour mill's hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013
Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Unified Communications

Why the cops took a bite of the Apple

NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Cops choose Apple on Vodafone
Unified Communications

Cops choose Apple on Vodafone

NZ Police to deploy Apple iPhones and iPads to 6000 members in a tech overhaul aimed at increasing efficiency on the frontline.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber-security concerns growing in NZ
Apple

Cyber-security concerns growing in NZ

As new technologies enter the market, owning a smartphone, tablet or laptop can raise tricky issues about privacy and cyber-security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Chorus signs UFB build contracts
Unified Communications

Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Dotcom lawyer set for court date
Megaupload

Dotcom lawyer set for court date

Dotcom's legal battle intensifies as his lawyer insists the leading officer in the controversial raid faces court scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group
Fintech

Capital needs loom for on board Wynyard Group

Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Government

Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight

NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Police porno pretenders preying on porn public
Users

Police porno pretenders preying on porn public

Porn site users, cue embarrassing red cheeks among the male Kiwi community, are under risk from scammers impersonating New Zealand Police.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013