Police stories - Page 4
Online scams still happening, Police warn
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Kiwi public warned as scams increase. Canterbury Police urge vigilance against online and email scams. Detective Sergeant highlights vulnerability of elderly.
Fujitsu aids NSW Police Force with video solution
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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The New South Wales Police Force has partnered with Fujitsu to develop a Body Worn Video solution for officers in the field.
Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.
Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.
Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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surveillance
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biometrics
NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.
Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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microsoft
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Police and schools - staying safe online
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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nzsta
Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.
Central District Police launch Facebook page
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Central District Police have launched their own Facebook page in an effort to engage and connect with communities.
Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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legal battle
Kim Dotcom and his fellow Megaupload co-accused Bram van der Kolk have won a reprieve from having assets seized by the Crown and passed onto the US.
Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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email security
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scams
The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.
Mobile Mentor partnership offers enterprises location-based security solution
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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government
The location-based mobile and cybersecurity solution enables organisations to detect, monitor and secure devices in sensitive locations.
So what’s the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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apps
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uber
We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
Canterbury boy asked to send naked photos to Facebook user
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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Canterbury Police warn after a local boy was threatened by a Facebook user for refusing to send naked photos. Investigations ongoing.
National 111 emergency text service fails
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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The outage began approximately 4:30am this morning and affects the ability receive text messages from people registered to the emergency service.
Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
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government
Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.
Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).
Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
NZ police ramp up phone, video and mobile resources
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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NZ Police enhance communication with a nationwide tech overhaul, boosting efficiency with video calls and mobile tech for frontline service.
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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edutech
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sustainability
Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.