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Copper thieves causing widespread fibre outages in hunt for scrap metal

Thousands of Aucklanders risk internet blackouts as thieves cut fibre cables while stripping out disused copper wiring for scrap.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Yesterday

Te Papa Museum

Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus

Smoke and fumes from a breakdown forced the evacuation of 44 passengers, with nine Wainuiomata Primary School students taken to hospital.

By Bill Hickman • 2 min read • 3 days ago

KiwiRail

Wellington trains resume after attempted cable theft causes delays

Passengers on Wellington's Kāpiti Line faced delays and cancellations this morning after a reported tunnel intrusion prompted a police inspection.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Last week

Tait Communications

Tait & Zetron launch New Zealand emergency radio network

Police and fire crews are now using the new system, backed by NZD $1.7 billion over 10 years, with ambulance services to follow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

WitFoo offers UC student first Christchurch role

Christchurch's tech ecosystem gets a boost as WitFoo turns a sponsored UC project into a job offer and expands its local footprint.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Investigation

Baby injured in fall from vehicle

An infant was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after reportedly falling from a vehicle in Hastings, as police investigate the circumstances.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use

Police used unapproved AI workarounds to speed up criminal probes, but officials say tighter controls are needed to protect privacy and evidence.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • Last month

Surveillance

Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround

Pressure on investigators drove them to use unsecured AI tools, risking confidential police evidence and exposing major gaps in oversight.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Last month

Broadband

Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands

The latest disruption left 750 homes and businesses unable to take electronic payments, deepening pain for Bay of Islands operators after a slow winter.

By Peter de Graaf • 4 min read • Last month

Emergency services

Zetron named finalist for NZ emergency console project

Emergency crews are already using the new system, which replaces ageing platforms and will be rolled out to more agencies next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Road Safety

Cyclist dies after crash with car near Christchurch

Police are seeking witnesses after a cyclist died at the scene of a crash with a small white hatchback near Governors Bay, Christchurch.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Last month

Auckland Council

Police gear up for Rugby League World Cup gatherings in Auckland

Police expect larger crowds and possible disorder across Auckland as Pacific teams' Rugby League World Cup games stir street celebrations.

By Torika Tokalau • 2 min read • Last month

Local Government

Waimārama Beach proposal would ban cars and utes, require ATV permits

Concerns over safety and dune damage could see full vehicle bans at Waimārama Beach, with permits reserved for ATVs and exempt users.

By Linda Hall • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026

NZME

Car crashes into Tauranga council building

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.

By Ayla Yeoman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026

Global Stories

Police stories

Phishing

OXIL urges safeguarding shift as scam victims stay silent

Most suspected scam victims stay silent, leaving banks and police with little chance to intervene and recovery support often absent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Age biggest barrier to hands-on careers, survey finds

Concern over AI is pushing many US workers towards hands-on roles, yet 37% still cite age as the biggest barrier to switching.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

Data sharing

Facewatch begins free beta test of new retail crime platform

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.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday