More than two-fifths of Kiwis have been the victim of a break-in, a report by ADT Security has found. When ADT Security compared this data to the results of its 2014 survey, it found the number of reported break-ins had increased by 34%. And according to Statistics New Zealand, nearly 18% more break-ins were reported to police in the year to September 2016 than in the previous year. Ben Clement, a spokesman for ADT Security, said Kiwis' relaxed attitudes to home security could be contributing to the spike in break-ins. In addition to those who reported break-ins, 37% of people surveyed said they had items stolen from outdoor areas on their properties.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 11, 2016 06:56 UTC