Ram-raid hotspot: Northland in top five regions for insurance claims
Commercial insurance claims for theft-related offences soar.
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He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around
Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.
Claire Trevett: Hipkins right to scotch wealth tax, but polls have Labour at tipping point
Hipkins is hoping his caucus got a short, sharp lesson from bad polls. They need one.
Inside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?
Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.
'Horrific' kidnapping ordeal: Man appears in court
A man handed himself in to police overnight.
Simon Wilson: The 'soft on crime' debate - should we use a Swat team, not KFC, to get kids off roof?
OPINION: The Greens and Act offer plain choices in this election.
Opinion: Where’s the justice in the tough-on-crime noise?
One hot topic of this election is law and order, are political parties getting this right?
'Traumatic': Woman turns up bruised and battered after going missing for 3 weeks
Kayla Maree Pawa is under police protection.
Mike Hosking: Labour looks worn out and chaotic - here are my election predictions
OPINION: Two parties will be the biggest stories of election night.
Letters: Science in decline, te reo and the economy
OPINION: Also letters on student loans, Kiri Allan, Michael Wood, Dome Valley and more.
Low-level crimes are never low-level to the victims
OPINION: Criminals don't hit the big time at the start. They work their way up.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why police don't interrupt gang processions at funerals
OPINION: The only outcomes they are looking for are votes.
Four arrests as police seize guns, meth and $1m in cash
Police have broken a $60 million drug and money laundering operation.
Hannah Tamaki: It definitely wasn't Brian who hit Marama Davidson
Police still looking for motorcyclist who hit Marama Davidson on crossing.
Armed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikes
West Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Why Muldoon had the right idea when it came to gangs
OPINION: But National's new policy sounds like Groundhog Day.
Attempted burglary at Whanganui jewellers
There has been a spate of burglaries on Victoria Ave over the past few months.
Shop broken into for lollies: 'No fear from these kids'
West Auckland shop owners describe seeing 'no fear' in youths who broke into their store.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: When subject is crime, cue old blame and shame game
OPINION: National have not cited a single policy to reduce crime.
Person rushed to Whangārei hospital in serious condition after alleged stabbing
A person allegedly stabbed in the neck is in a critical condition.
Whanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assault
Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.
'The system is broken': Victims of crime in downtown Auckland support National’s new justice policy
There have got to be changes and consequences, says a property manager.
Man in critical condition after Whanganui CBD assault
The incident happened at around 2.15am on Sunday.
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Time to get real - we are facing a crime crisis
Opinion: For three years, this group has been asking for help.
PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
Police investigating possible shooting in Manukau
This is the third shooting in South Auckland in 48 hours.
One hour, two ram raids, two businesses burgled
Police have confirmed stolen vehicles were used to gain entry.
Labour fails to stop use of partial quote in Question Time stoush
Issue comes as Mark Mitchell repeatedly questions Ginny Andersen over crime comment.
'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime
Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.
'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane Jones
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.
'Well respected' teacher assaulted daughter after learning of sexual activity
He turned himself into police after grabbing her neck and shaking her 'vigorously'.