Canterbury to be first region to use new emergency radio system

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Wellington Free Ambulance

Photo: Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)

A $1.6 billion communications system for police, ambulance, and fire services is being rolled out. The new radio network, described as a game changer for disaster response, will go live in Canterbury first.

How they headlined it

First reported by RNZ, Wed 21 Oct, 6:35am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Rollout of new radio system for all emergency services continues (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Emergency services radio system to go live in Canterbury first (opens in new tab)