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  •   Home > News > Technology

    Police are urging the public to be alert for another scam email, threatening arrest

    Police are urging the public to be alert for another scam email, threatening arrest


    It claims authorities have searched the recipient's computer and found illegal explicit material.

    It demands a reply within 72 hours, on pai of arrest or a hefty fine.

    Police say government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for a password, or credit card and bank details.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    Newcastle Knights backrower Dylan Lucas is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following a hamstring injury in their 26-6 NRL loss to the Titans on the Gold Coast 7:17

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple is refusing to give up hope his side can make the A-League playoffs after their 2-nil loss to the Central Coast Mariners 5:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    The Tongariro Crossing is closed with a rahui is in place following the death of a man yesterday 4:47

    Motoring:
    Oscar Piastri snares first Formula 1 pole position for Chinese Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton wins sprint race 21:37

    Law and Order:
    Police are investigating reports of shots being fired at a house in Gisborne 18:57

    Law and Order:
    A Wellington man's been sentenced to home detention after Customs raided his home and found more than 20,000 child abuse images 18:37

    Law and Order:
    A person has died near the Carterton's New World after a shooting just after 4pm 18:27

    Rugby:
    Crusaders first five Taha Kemara's relishing the chance to make amends off the tee in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Blues at Eden Park 18:17

    Motorsports:
    Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's determined to build on some positive moves in the sprint race at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix 18:07

    International:
    Sudanese army seizes Republican Palace after two years of civil war 17:27


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