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New Zealand Cricket introduced a number of ideas to strengthen its risk management, including tying a risk register to its strategic plan.

In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people’s locations in real time.

Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world’s first ‘robocop’ is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.

New Zealand Police introduce round-the-clock non-emergency phone service to improve connection and trust with the public.

Dimension Data New Zealand boss Jo Healey has resigned after two years in the job with an acting country manager appointed.

In some cases, the caller had threatened to immediately disconnect their power if payment was not made immediately.

Thieves raid Spark store in Ponsonby, Auckland, for second time, stealing mobile devices now rendered useless. Store re-opens after clean-up.

New Zealand Police confirm bomb threats made to schools were from overseas and pose no actual threat. Evacuations were precautionary.

The New Zealand Police are set to launch a new online crime data reporting tool, making crime data easily accessible to the public.

The extended partnership builds on the work Dimension Data is already doing with NZ Police across networking and other key programmes of work.

NEC Australia and NT Police have nabbed the top innovation award for their lightning-fast facial recognition system used in crime fighting.

The Northern Territory Police Force and NEC has been acknowledged for its use of facial recognition technology to fight crime.

Police are warning the public of a money laundering scam where victims are being asked to move money for offenders via online contact or cold calls.

NZ Police collaborate with tech firm Auror to tackle high-volume retail crime and bolster prevention strategies.

The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.

Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.

The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.

Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.

Victoria University is being evacuated following the discovery of a note threatening the detonation of a bomb in the Murphy Building.

The NZ Police are urging students and staff to take extra care on Wednesday following a threat via an anonymous online message board.