New technology to help emergency services locate people faster

Friday 22 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 11:10am

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Hato Hone St John has introduced the Device Location Information service to assist emergency responders. This technology allows services to locate the mobile phones of individuals who have not called 111 themselves but are believed to be in danger.

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1. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 10:02am

   'Vital' changes made to emergency services technology (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 22 Aug 2025, 11:10am

   New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death' (opens in new tab)