Suspected cell tower attackers 'placing people's lives at risk'
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The country's three major mobile companies are asking the public to report any suspicious activity after a spate of suspected arson attacks on cellphone towers.
The Telecommunications Forum represents the companies and says there were 10 suspicious incidents across Auckland over the past six weeks - out of a total 14 around the country, including in Wellington and Northland.
The police are investigating after towers were burned or vandalised. Chen Liu reports.