Police stories
Most suspected scam victims stay silent, leaving banks and police with little chance to intervene and recovery support often absent.
Concern over AI is pushing many US workers towards hands-on roles, yet 37% still cite age as the biggest barrier to switching.
Retailers and police will get free access to incident reporting tools as Facewatch Live is trialled across UK stores to tackle repeat theft and organised crime.
Thousands of Aucklanders risk internet blackouts as thieves cut fibre cables while stripping out disused copper wiring for scrap.
Smoke and fumes from a breakdown forced the evacuation of 44 passengers, with nine Wainuiomata Primary School students taken to hospital.
Passengers on Wellington's Kāpiti Line faced delays and cancellations this morning after a reported tunnel intrusion prompted a police inspection.
Police and fire crews are now using the new system, backed by NZD $1.7 billion over 10 years, with ambulance services to follow.
Organisations handling evidence and case files can now keep transcription, translation and redaction in one system, reducing file-sharing risks.
Christchurch's tech ecosystem gets a boost as WitFoo turns a sponsored UC project into a job offer and expands its local footprint.
An infant was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after reportedly falling from a vehicle in Hastings, as police investigate the circumstances.
Investigators may now be able to flag extremist files on suspect devices faster, as the Edinburgh-based firm's tool scans against 3.3 million files.
Police used unapproved AI workarounds to speed up criminal probes, but officials say tighter controls are needed to protect privacy and evidence.
Pressure on investigators drove them to use unsecured AI tools, risking confidential police evidence and exposing major gaps in oversight.
The latest disruption left 750 homes and businesses unable to take electronic payments, deepening pain for Bay of Islands operators after a slow winter.
Emergency crews are already using the new system, which replaces ageing platforms and will be rolled out to more agencies next year.
Police are seeking witnesses after a cyclist died at the scene of a crash with a small white hatchback near Governors Bay, Christchurch.
Police expect larger crowds and possible disorder across Auckland as Pacific teams' Rugby League World Cup games stir street celebrations.
Concerns over safety and dune damage could see full vehicle bans at Waimārama Beach, with permits reserved for ATVs and exempt users.
The new framework gives providers legal cover to share scam data, aiming to stop fraud before calls and texts reach customers.
No one was hurt when a black sedan clipped a beam at Tauranga City Council's near-new GBP £45 million building on Devonport Rd.
