A grim figure for New Zealand, with one in 10 Kiwis getting scammed in the last year.

Data shows one in three people were victims of any crime in the year to last October, on par with 2022 figures.

Just over 15 percent felt unsafe last year, a jump from 9.3 percent in 2018.

Netsafe Chief Executive Brent Carey says scam reports have risen 20 percent, and action is needed.

"And we're calling on the Government to create an anti-scam centre so that we can all get a handle on this growing international crime as well."

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A grim figure for New Zealand, with one in 10 Kiwis getting scammed in the last year.
Data shows one in three people were victims of any crime in the year to last October, on par with 2022 figures.
Just over 15 percent felt unsafe last year, a jump from 9.3 percent in 2018.
Netsafe Chief Executive Brent Carey says scam reports have risen 20 percent, and action is needed.
"And we're calling on the Government to create an anti-scam centre so that we can all get a handle on this growing international crime as well."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Brent Carey: Netsafe Chief Executive on scam reports going up over the past year

AA has confirmed people have had to wait months to sit their driver's license test. 

The Government is trying to cut the long wait time for tests, by allowing only one free resit.

The last Government removed fees for resitting theory and practical tests, significantly increasing bookings.

AA Chief Policy Officer Simon Douglas says they'll ease in the new rules over time.

He says once the three month transition period ends, they'll monitor whether the changes have the impact they want.

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AA has confirmed people have had to wait months to sit their driver's license test. 
The Government is trying to cut the long wait time for tests, by allowing only one free resit.
The last Government removed fees for resitting theory and practical tests, significantly increasing bookings.
AA Chief Policy Officer Simon Douglas says they'll ease in the new rules over time.
He says once the three month transition period ends, they'll monitor whether the changes have the impact they want.
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Simon Douglas: AA Chief Policy Officer on the Government scrapping free driver's license test re-sits

The Media Minister says there is a risk digital platforms will retaliate if they're forced to pay to use New Zealand news content.

Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the Government is pursuing an amended version of Labour's Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill.

It aims to ensure internet giants like Facebook and Google pay local media companies for using their work.

Goldsmith says some platforms have been clear they're not keen on the bill.

"It is quite a tricky area, but we think on balance - it's worth having this as a backstop just to encourage those conversations to happen."

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The Media Minister says there is a risk digital platforms will retaliate if they're forced to pay to use New Zealand news content.
Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the Government is pursuing an amended version of Labour's Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill.
It aims to ensure internet giants like Facebook and Google pay local media companies for using their work.
Goldsmith says some platforms have been clear they're not keen on the bill.
"It is quite a tricky area, but we think on balance - it's worth having this as a backstop just to encourage those conversations to happen."
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Paul Goldsmith: Media Minister addresses the risks that come with introducing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

The Government's moves to force tech giants to support New Zealand-produced news have been met with scepticism.

Fair Digital Bargaining Bill has been amended - in a bid to ensure Google and Meta pay to use news content on their platforms.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unlikely Meta will respond well, considering the action they've taken against Australia and Canada.

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The Government's moves to force tech giants to support New Zealand-produced news have been met with scepticism.
Fair Digital Bargaining Bill has been amended - in a bid to ensure Google and Meta pay to use news content on their platforms.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unlikely Meta will respond well, considering the action they've taken against Australia and Canada.
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Brent Carey: Netsafe Chief Executive on scam reports going up over the past year

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