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NZTA streamlines road safety camera management with new cloud system

NZTA and Verra Mobility launched a cloud-based system to enhance road safety camera incident processing, improving enforcement and supporting safer roads in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

EduTech

Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud

The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Cloud Services

Christchurch: Spark & Ministry of Justice team up to deploy cloud tech

Christchurch's new Justice Precinct partners with Spark for state-of-the-art cloud tech, ensuring seamless inter-agency connectivity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Surveillance

Calls for submissions on updates to NZ Search and Surveillance Act 2012

The Government seeks public feedback on proposed updates to the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016

Surveillance

'Rapid advance' of new technology puts Search & Surveillance Act under scrutiny

The Law Commission and the Ministry of Justice are seeking public feedback on the review of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016

Ministry of Justice

About to appear in court? Book a text message reminder for the day...

A new text message reminder service has gone live ensuring those appearing in court have one less excuse for failing to appear.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015

Ministry of Justice

SCF's Sullivan sentenced to 12 months' home detention, 400 hours community work

Former South Canterbury Finance director Ed Sullivan, the only person convicted in the Crown's fraud case against the Timaru-based lender, has been.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Google

Internet under legal scrutiny

Upcoming InternetNZ seminar to address legal challenges of online publishing, focusing on how jurors' online searches may compromise fair trials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009

Global Stories

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Firewalls

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month

Unified Communications

Two big Government contract wins for Vodafone

Vodafone wins government contracts with Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Ministry of Justice.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

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Software-as-a-Service

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors

Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

EduTech

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Data Protection

OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty

OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks

The UK's Ministry of Justice has strengthened its cyber security with Palo Alto Networks, boosting automated threat resolution by 400% and increasing bandwidth fivefold.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Encryption

UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices

A rise in data breaches and lost devices across key UK government departments potentially impacting thousands, highlights urgent need for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024