Kiwis careless about security, despite burglary riseSTUFF Kiwis are not adequately safeguarding their homes to prevent burglaries. Burglary attempts are soaring, but half of our homes are unsecured when burglars turn up to take what isn't theirs. PEXELS/CREATIVE COMMONS Kiwis are negligent in their approach to home security, and burglaries are on the up. Over a third of Kiwis – 35 per cent – reported feeling scared in their own home after a burglary. Burglary used to require 'breaking and entering', but this year it changed in the Crimes Act to only reference 'entering'.

Source: Stuff December 08, 2017 06:56 UTC