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London is the world's 'phone theft capital', but one Aussie decides to fight back

10 October 2025

Emma Van Der Hoek had only just moved to London from Sydney when her phone was stolen. She was inspired to do something about it.

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Nine people killed in violent Kashmir protests that took place during internet blackout
	3 Oct: The extent of the violence is still becoming clear after days of protests took place amid an internet blackout in the region of Kashmir administered by Pakistan.... more

Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities
	2 Oct: The 48-hour outage was ordered by Taliban authorities but they have not yet commented on the restoration of services.... more

Multiple UK charities cut ties with Duchess of York over email to Jeffrey Epstein
	23 Sep: The decisions came after British media reported that the Duchess had described the disgraced financier as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend" in a 2011 letter.... more

Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down
	21 Sep: Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down... more

The Ministry of Education is warning schools not to open any threatening emails
	29 Aug: The Ministry of Education is warning schools not to open any threatening emails... more

A computer science expert's reinforced that AI shouldn't be used to cut corners
	9 Jul: A computer science expert's reinforced that AI shouldn't be used to cut corners... more

Tasman residents have been left with conflicting messages over what to do when mobile phones have no service
	4 Jul: Tasman residents have been left with conflicting messages over what to do when mobile phones have no service... more

Chorus is apologising for yesterday's mobile phone and internet outage in Tasman's Golden Bay, which affected 111 calls
	4 Jul: Chorus is apologising for yesterday's mobile phone and internet outage in Tasman's Golden Bay, which affected 111 calls... more

The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people
	10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people... more

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21 Sep: Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

23 Sep: Multiple UK charities cut ties with Duchess of York over email to Jeffrey Epstein ++++++++++++++++++++++++

02 Oct: Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities ++++++++++++

03 Oct: Nine people killed in violent Kashmir protests that took place during internet blackout ++++++++++

10 Oct: London is the world's 'phone theft capital', but one Aussie decides to fight back +++++

Technology NewsLinks

11 Oct: Nz defence strategy explores space weapons export potential (RadioNZ)

11 Oct: Are free vpns safe to use online? (PC World)

11 Oct: Have diy pcs peaked? why intel’s panther lake reveal gave me existential dread (PC World)

10 Oct: Infor launches ai suite to boost industry-specific process automation (ITBrief)

10 Oct: Zero trust cuts incidents but firms slow to adopt ai security (ITBrief)

10 Oct: Broadcasters bungled free antenna tv. now they want a bailout? (PC World)

10 Oct: Outpost24 names martin roth chief technology officer to lead tech push (ITBrief)

10 Oct: Logitech’s smart home graveyard claims another victim (PC World)

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It's advantage Counties Manukau at half-time in their NPC quarter-final with Canterbury in Christchurch More...

BUSINESS
Government holds firm on not negotiating with hackers in wake of Qantas breach More...

Today's News

Motoring:
A slip is restricting a part of State Highway 73, near the Westland District town of Jacksons, as strong winds continue 21:57

Business:
Government holds firm on not negotiating with hackers in wake of Qantas breach 21:47

Rugby:
It's advantage Counties Manukau at half-time in their NPC quarter-final with Canterbury in Christchurch 21:17

Rugby League:
Counties Manukau have claimed the men's NZRL National Premiership title with a 46-nil thumping of Canterbury in Auckland 18:57

Motoring:
Kiwi Ryan Wood and his co-driver Jayden Ojeda are well in the hunt after the halfway mark of the Bathurst 1000 18:37

Rugby:
Counties Manukau's late season surge has been halted by Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final in Christchurch 18:27

Law and Order:
Why the Gaza ceasefire could collapse over coming days 18:17

Basketball:
The Breakers have their noses in front after three quarters in their NBL match with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Auckland 18:07

International:
How long can you safely store and reheat leftovers? 17:57

General:
History for Hannah Berry at the Iron Man World Championships in Hawaii 17:37

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