Stories

By Nicky Preston, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, One New Zealand

Being recognised as New Zealand's best mobile network for the fifth consecutive year by independent testing company, umlaut, reflects years of ongoing investment by One NZ to expand cell-tower coverage, increase capacity and bring 4G and 5G to more New Zealanders. That investment continues, with a further 24 network builds and upgrades completed between April and June 2026.

By Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager AI & Data Products, One NZ

One NZ has become the first New Zealand telecommunications provider to receive a prestigious TM Forum Catalyst Award, with an AI-powered project recognised among the world's leading telecommunications innovations.

When One NZ launched satellite TXT in late 2024, it was designed to solve a simple problem: how do you stay connected when you're in places traditional mobile coverage can’t reach?

Sometimes the best partnerships don’t start in a boardroom. They start in an inbox. In this case, it was a cold email. One that could’ve easily been missed. Or parked for later. Or politely declined. Instead, it turned into something much more interesting.

3.4TB of data consumed over three days offering consistent, high-capacity connectivity

One NZ continues investing in more mobile sites to improve connectivity across New Zealand.

One New Zealand has been recognised by the In‑House Agency Council (IHAC), winning the Creative Award for Best Use of Media at the 2026 IHAC Awards.

MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Vodafone New Zealand have announced that Vodafone will become an official sponsor of the All Blacks and NZR in a four-year agreement that will create world-class digital experiences for rugby fans inside and outside the stadium.

MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone and Police Search and Rescue (SAR) have successfully tested a unique network prototype that has the potential to save lives by supporting real life search and rescue operations in future.