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NZ Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Inside the Rovers: The Centurion
'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat The electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / Supplied Acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Preston and neighbours Ralph Highnam and Dave Woods share their objections to the plans. Video / Ethan Manera Hamas and Israel in new round of negotiations as Israeli bombardments continue, and Andrew Little launches his Wellington mayoral campaign. Video / NZ Herald, AFP Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū. A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied Premium A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright 10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald Victim claims inconsistencies in police investigation and fears for her life. Video / Michael Craig The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers. NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory. Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka America's Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what's next. Video / Alyse Wright
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
How civilians are changing the way police work is done
Editor's Note: This is part two in a four part series. The other parts can be found at the bottom of this article. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Inside the basement of the Columbus Police Department on 10th street, a unique partnership between officers and civilian analysts has formed. Civilians sift through hours of video footage to send updates to officers in the field to help move cases along inside the Real Time Crime Center. The crime center is room filled wall to wall with large monitors displaying cameras police have access to from across the city. Two analysts work at their desks inside the Real Time Crime Center (Chuck Williams/WRBL). Staffing the center with veteran police officers and investigators is a large ask, given the months it takes it get an officer trained. The answer to staffing lies in recruiting civilian analysts. At the end of a hallway in the basement of the Public Safety Building on 10th Street in Columbus, Ga. sits the logo of the Columbus Police Department's Real Time Crime Center (Nick Bentley/WRBL). According to Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis these analysts bring with them an expertise that offsets their lack of traditional law enforcement training. 'The civilians bring a different perspective because they don't know anything about the law enforcement side of it, but they know technology and we can hire some of these and they get criticized,' Mathis said. 'Some of the millennials, they come in there way more proficient in this technology than a lot of our seasoned police officers.' These civilian analysts are not alone in the center. Sworn officers work with the analyst to discover the investigative details the analyst may have overlooked. The rubbing of shoulders and cooperation helps form the culture of the Crime Center. The partnership is at the forefront of a fresh way to combine old school crime fighting techniques with 21st century technology. Sgt. Max Todd (Left) and three civilian analyst (right) work at their desks inside the Real Time Crime Center (Nick Bentley/WRBL). Mathis says the civilian analyst position offers a new way for people to enter the field of a law enforcement and protect their communities. 'These young millenials, although they are really, really intelligent, they don't wanna put their hands on somebody to arrest them.' Beyond the Beat continues in these articles: Part 1: Columbus Real Time Crime Center at forefront of dramatic change in policing Part 3: Real Time Crime Center offers Columbus Police information that leads to arrests Part 4: Beyond the Beat: How the Real Time Crime Center is shaping the future of policing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRBL.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Real Time Crime Center offers Columbus Police information that leads to arrests
Editor's Note: This is the third of a four-part series. Links to other articles in the series can be found at the bottom of this article. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — When the Columbus Police Department's Real Time Crime Center began ramping up more than a year ago, some officers and detectives on the street were skeptical about just how much the cameras would help. It didn't take long for them to embrace the new technology. Listen Cpl. Antonio Burgess. 'It cuts down on investigative time,' he said. 'We can solve cases a lot quicker.' Burgess is a property crimes investigator. Listen to how he solved a series of burglaries. 'This guy ended up breaking into about at least a dozen convivence stores,' he said. Investigators thought the crimes were connected, but were not close to solving them. Burgess told the Real Time Crime Center what he knew — times and locations. 'We figured out his pattern,' Burgess said. 'He would usually break into these stores between the hours of 2 o'clock and 6 o'clock. … By him doing it late at night we knew that there were not a lot of vehicles on the roadways. So, with a lot of hard work we passed it on to the Real Time Crime Center.' An analyst spent hours looking at roadway cameras. 'They were able to give us a car, a possible suspect vehicle,' Burgess said. 'The location of that car pretty much – the same car now – matched all of the times and dates that these stores were getting broken into. … It would have took us months to go out and physically go up to stores.' The Real Time Crime Center also comes into play on the most violent crimes. Sgt. Adam Moyer of the Columbus Police Department has his own story of how it helped in an investigation. 'Back in the beginning of March, I had a shooting at Elizabeth Canty Homes,' Moyer said. 'An individual shot among an occupied vehicle. Utilizing the cameras that were in the apartment complex, the Real Time Crime Center was able to view the victim as he drives into the complex and the suspect coming from a specific apartment.' The city cameras inside the complex and business cameras outside Canty led police to a suspect,' Moyer said. 'And instead of weeks, it took just hours to feed that video to the detectives. 'My next day into work, within an hour of being at work, I had video footage coming from the Real Time crime center.' Sometimes it's quicker than that, according to Chief Stoney Mathis. 'Having a Real Time Crime Center puts that information together in real time and feeds that information to the detectives, almost before they get on the scene,' Mathis said. 'As a matter of fact, we have had the Real Time Crime Scene provide information to the police officers while they are en route to the scene.' Beyond the Beat continues in these articles: Part 1: Columbus Real Time Crime Center at forefront of dramatic change in policing Part 2: How civilians are changing the way police work is done Part 4: Beyond the Beat: How the Real Time Crime Center is shaping the future of policing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRBL.
Scoop
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Beyond The Beat Flips The Script On Kiwi Music With Bold New Series
(New Zealand, Wednesday 30 April 2025) - Aotearoa's music scene gets a bold reinvention in Beyond the Beat, a bold, beat-driven music series that reimagines some of the nation's most iconic tracks through the fresh lens of rising musical talent. Premiering this Thursday 1st May, and continuing with weekly drops throughout New Zealand Music Month - May, the series offers an electrifying glimpse into the future sound of Aotearoa. Each episode of Beyond the Beat pairs a rising star with a legendary Kiwi hitmaker and their most beloved track. Together, they dive deep into the song's DNA—unpacking the stories, cultural context, and musical roots behind it—before the new artist flips the song on its head in a completely new style. The series features Reiki Ruawai, MELODOWNZ, Sly Chaos & Cee Blu, Mazbou Q, Liberty, Kings, Ashy, Drax Project, TîMMY the FIRST and Cassie Henderson. "Beyond the Beat was never just about flipping tracks," says creator & director Gal Hochman. "It's about creating a platform for our Kiwi artists to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they truly are. As a person of colour and a minority myself, I wanted to highlight the rich diversity of talent we have in Aotearoa—and how different perspectives shape our sound, making it unique and deeply resonant." At the helm is visionary music producer Mazbou Q, who guides the rising artist through a process of experimentation, collaboration, and transformation. The result: an innovative reinterpretation that's equal parts homage and bold artistic reinvention. The journey culminates in a live radio drop, where the original artist hears the reimagined track for the very first time—on air. 'This isn't just covers,' says Mazbou Q. 'It's about honouring legacy while pushing sound into new territory. It's raw, it's real, and it's the future.' The limited series shares a unique glimpse into music production & Aotearoa's next generation of artists. "I wanted to showcase the hustle, heart, and raw creativity that goes into every beat. That's who I am as a director. It's about more than just creating something fresh; it's about elevating the voices that are shaping the future of Aotearoa's music scene." says Hochman. With five Remake artists, five massive hits, and one shared mission—to redefine Aotearoa's musical landscape—Beyond the Beat is more than a music show. It's a sound revolution. Celebrating a new artist, a new sound, and a new take on an iconic Kiwi track. This NZ Music Month, with new tracks premiering live on air. A FRESH EPISODE DROPS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT THIS MAY Tune in to The Edge, Mai FM, and George FM every Thursday night Stream the series on Youtube: BeyondTheBeatNZ and on ROVA: from May 1st. May 1st: Reiki Ruawai Remakes MELODOWNZ "$on of a Queen" May 8th: Sly Chaos & Cee Blu Remake Mazbou Q "Go and Be Free" May 15th: Liberty Remakes Kings "Don't You Worry Bout' It" May 22nd: Ashy Remakes Drax Project "All This Time" May 29th: TîMMY the FIRST Remakes Cassie Henderson 'Seconds to Midnight' Behind the Beat At its core, Beyond the Beat exists to amplify the voices of Aotearoa's musical talent. Our mission is to create a dynamic, culturally rich platform that reflects the true diversity of New Zealand's music scene—celebrating the creativity, resilience, and originality of our artists. In an industry where noise is constant and opportunity is rare, Beyond the Beat offers space for authentic expression and meaningful connection. By pairing emerging artists with iconic local hits, we provide a powerful stage for collaboration, reinvention, and storytelling—showcasing the unique perspectives and talents that define our creative landscape. Driven by kaupapa Māori values and a deep belief that our artists are taonga, we are committed to nurturing the future of Aotearoa music. Beyond the Beat isn't just a series—it's a movement. One that champions artistic innovation, uplifts underrepresented voices, and builds lasting bridges between generations of musicians, all while connecting with audiences in fresh, accessible, and engaging ways.
