Security
SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the last two decades. Audio
SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security has revealed the SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for almost 20 years.
Simple errors in the cloud expose small businesses to big risks
Businesses which store their own and client data in cloud-based software services are being warned to take steps to guard against growing risks to their security. Audio
$2m in cybercrime losses reported to new agency
Almost $2 million in cybercrime losses have been reported to New Zealand's computer crime agency since it began operating in April.
More than half of the 400 incidents reported to the Computer… Audio
Prison violence levels 'alarming' - Ombudsman
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says unannounced prison visits have revealed alarming levels of violence. He has just published a scathing report into one of the country's biggest prisons - Christchurch… Audio
Dairy robbery victim’s jaw surgery postponed twice
A Papakura woman whose jaw was broken during a violent dairy robbery last Monday is still unable to eat and having to drink through a straw, because her surgery has been postponed twice. Audio
Life no better for shop owners
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime Prevention group violence against shop keepers is getting out of control. Audio
Owner furious as Kiwibank ditches Post Shop after robberies
After surviving three robberies at gunpoint, Bhaksar Desai, owner of the Owairaka Post Shop, says he's now been stabbed in the back by Kiwibank, which plans to pull its services from his business. Audio
Cloud storage options - what's best?
Peter Griffin reviews the best deals on the market for safely storing your data and photos. Who are the main players, who protects your security and privacy best, and why does Apple keep sending… Audio
Tips on staying safe from an SAS Corporal
Former SAS corporal Chris Ryan knows how to survive. In his new book Safe, Ryan gives practical advice on spotting a con, staying safe on holiday and how to know when it's time to run or time to hide.
…Who is National MP Jian Yang? And where is he?
National leader Bill English repeatedly dodged questions about MP Jian Yang's past, including teaching spies in China, saying journalists should ask him directly. John Campbell tried to do just that.
…Heathrow security files found on USB stick in street
Heathrow Airport says it has launched an internal investigation after a USB stick containing security information was reportedly found on the street.
Classified JFK files to be released
The thousands of government files on the assassination of President John F Kennedy have still to be released. The files are scheduled to be opened by the US National Archives on 26 October, but the… Audio
Businesses may be safe from wifi breach - InternetNZ
Internet New Zealand says local businesses may have dodged an international wifi security breach. Audio
The fallout from reporting the raids - ten years on
The police, politicians and people caught up in the anti-terror raids ten years ago all felt the fallout from them. So did the media, criticised for amplifying fears of terrorism and accused of… Audio
The fallout from reporting the raids - ten years on
The police, politicians and people caught up in the anti-terror raids ten years ago all felt the fallout from them. So did the media, criticised for amplifying fears of terrorism and accused of…
AudioAuckland airport power fault causes security chaos
A power failure in a machine at Auckland Airport last night caused chaos with a thousand passengers having to be re-screened at security and all international flights were delayed. The fault occurred… Audio
Catalans protest police reaction to rogue referendum
As thousands take to the streets in Barcelona to protest police violence, European leaders have stayed silent as Spain's capital Madrid attempts to rein in Catalan separatists. The Catalan parliament… Audio
Dunedin lawyer frustrated by fake names in state services
A Dunedin barrister says there's no way to hold ACC's Remote Claims Unit to account when its staff members use fake names. The use of pseudonyms by staff fearful of client abuse has come to light at… Audio
Facial recognition software: brilliant or dangerous?
With the introduction of the iPhone X, Apple brought to the forefront facial recognition technology, or what they call FaceID - a way for users to be able to unlock their phone just by looking at it… Audio
