Police stories
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.
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.
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.
A replacement for New Zealand's ageing 111 emergency call system has slipped to February, despite warnings it poses a fundamental risk to public safety.
Disruption and repair bills are mounting as copper thieves have cost Wellington rail services more than $330,000 in two years.
Police lifted the precautionary lockdown after armed officers were sent to the school following a threat made on Tuesday morning.
Classes at Western Heights Primary have been disrupted while police investigate a burglary that left the Rotorua school with up to $120,000 in damage.
No one inside the Takanini BurgerFuel was hurt, but the crash left three occupants dead and raised fresh fears over street racing on Great South Road.
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.
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.
