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UK family of man recovering from alleged bar assault need a home
Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.
In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is … View moreKia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.
In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is staying at and be reunited with his family – but they needed somewhere to live.
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Lockdown cans sculpture garden for Women’s Refuge
A sculpture exhibition to raise money for the Women’s Refuge has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
NZ Sculpture OnShore was set to take place at Fort Takapuna in late October, after already being delayed by a year.
But a digital exhibition and fundraising campaign is set to go … View moreA sculpture exhibition to raise money for the Women’s Refuge has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
NZ Sculpture OnShore was set to take place at Fort Takapuna in late October, after already being delayed by a year.
But a digital exhibition and fundraising campaign is set to go ahead in its place.
NZ Sculpture OnShore Dee Paranihi said with the current lockdown and uncertainty around alert levels, the risk of continuing with the live exhibition was too great.
“Having already postponed the event by a year due to COVID-19, this is a huge disappointment for our team and sad news I’m sure, to you, too,” she said.
“However, all is not lost! With many of the stunning sculptures completed, or close to it, we are now focussing on bringing you the artworks via other platforms and galvanising our supporter base to raise money for Woman’s Refuge.”
More details on the digital exhibition will be released soon.
Kiwis urged to take cyber security seriously
Kiwis are being advised to make sure they have basic cyber security safety measures in place.
CERT NZ spokesperson Nadia Yousef said with more people working from home due to the global pandemic there are higher risks.
“We know cyber attackers are opportunistic and are just waiting for … View moreKiwis are being advised to make sure they have basic cyber security safety measures in place.
CERT NZ spokesperson Nadia Yousef said with more people working from home due to the global pandemic there are higher risks.
“We know cyber attackers are opportunistic and are just waiting for people to let their guard down,” she said.
“While we are optimistic that Kiwi businesses have heard the cyber security message, the last thing online businesses or people working and learning from home need right now is to suffer a cyber security attack and have to cope with the huge disruptions that follow.”
Yousef said cyber attacks can result in loss of personal information and records, income, assets, productivity or customer trust and goodwill.
“Backing up your information and records, having strong passwords that aren’t used on multiple accounts, making sure apps and devices have got the latest updates installed, and making sure two-factor authentication is used wherever possible are critical habits to get into,’ she said.
“Businesses and organisations should make sure their remote access systems are as secure as they can be and pay very careful attention to emails requesting payment or personal information, particularly invoices.”
CERT NZ‘s website contains cyber security tips for businesses and individuals.
Kiwis can report incidents online or call 0800 CERT NZ, Monday to Friday, 7am – 7pm.
Elderly woman attacked and robbed in Beach Haven - Police appeal
EDIT: The two people have now been identified and police are making inquiries.
Kia ora neighbours, an elderly woman was assaulted and robbed in Beach Haven, sparking police to ask for help in identifying two people.
On August 14, a 78-year-old woman boarded a bus from Birkenhead shops to Beach … View moreEDIT: The two people have now been identified and police are making inquiries.
Kia ora neighbours, an elderly woman was assaulted and robbed in Beach Haven, sparking police to ask for help in identifying two people.
On August 14, a 78-year-old woman boarded a bus from Birkenhead shops to Beach Haven, before she was followed and attacked.
A man and woman assaulted the elderly person and took a number of items including her handbag.
If you recognise the man and woman call 105 quoting file number 210814/6315 or email Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree at mark.renfree@police.govt.nz
Alternatively, call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Two men arrested following spate of vehicle arson in Glenfield
Kia ora neighbours, two men in their 30s have been arrested following a spate of cars being set on fire on Auckland's North Shore.
Police had been investigating the recent arsons that had occurred between July 30 and August 18 in the Glenfield and Bayview areas.
“These included vehicles … View moreKia ora neighbours, two men in their 30s have been arrested following a spate of cars being set on fire on Auckland's North Shore.
Police had been investigating the recent arsons that had occurred between July 30 and August 18 in the Glenfield and Bayview areas.
“These included vehicles allegedly being set alight and large plastic rubbish bins being placed against vehicles and set alight,” a police spokesman said.
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