The numbers 1,713,000 offences over the last 12 months including 1,139,000 personal offences and 574,000 household offences 29 individuals offended against per 100 adults 31 household offences per 100 households Most common offences over the last 12 months were burglary, fraud and deception 284,000 adults experienced 677,000 interpersonal violence incidents over the last 12 months 563,000 adults experienced interpersonal violence and 938,000 experienced sexual violence More than 320,000 adults experienced 420,000 fraud and cybercrime incidents over the last 12 months 25 per cent of all crime incidents were reported to police 94 per cent of motor vehicle thefts were reported to police while 94 per cent of sexual assaults were unreported Māori were significantly more likely to be victims of crime Stuff … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s largest-ever crime survey finds under-reporting, likely victims of crime
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Is it time for Farah Palmer to smash the glass ceiling at New Zealand Rugby?
READ MORE:New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey reveals he will step down 'in coming months' Rugby great Farah Palmer eyes 2021 World Cup as a watershed moment for her sportWhere is she now? Former Black Ferns captain Farah PalmerNew Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey hails diversity factor in new boardCoronavirus: New Zealand Rugby unlikely to meet board diversity quota, risking fundingBeatrice Faumuinā first Pasifika woman appointed to Sport NZ board … [Read more...] about Is it time for Farah Palmer to smash the glass ceiling at New Zealand Rugby?
America’s Cup: Team New Zealand trial new weapon for defence of Auld Mug
Teams are allowed to build six foils and the Kiwis might have another trick up their sleeves yet as they work on a development program ahead of the March 6 start to the America’s Cup match where they will race the winning challenger from the Prada Cup. … [Read more...] about America’s Cup: Team New Zealand trial new weapon for defence of Auld Mug
New Zealand starts 3-month firearms buy-back
File photo taken on March 18, 2019 shows two policemen patrolling outside the Gun City in Christchurch, New Zealand. The next steps in the New Zealand government's ambitious firearms reform program include a three-month buy-back, Police Minister Poto Williams said on Friday. The last buy-back and amnesty was unprecedented for New Zealand and was successful in collecting 60,297 firearms, modifying a further 5,630 firearms, and collecting 299,837 prohibited parts and magazines, Williams said in a statement. (Xinhua/Guo Lei) … [Read more...] about New Zealand starts 3-month firearms buy-back
Nurse runs across New Zealand, smashing Te Araroa trail record
Thomas's mum Robynne Thomas, who had been with her the whole way, said in the North Island her daughter averaged 45km a day. During the South Island stint it was 60km a day. It had been special to spend that time with her daughter, Robynne said. … [Read more...] about Nurse runs across New Zealand, smashing Te Araroa trail record