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Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Watch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontation
A thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.
Dog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with owner
A dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
Ex state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyride
Locked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.
'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary
'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'
Man exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ring
Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.
Return of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left off
Fraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.
'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'
Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.
Watch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PIN
Woman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.
The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.
39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.
NZ rocker will fight theft charges
The controversial rocker was charged with shoplifting from a Sydney supermarket.
'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign
A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
Watch: 'Pricks' – Mike King posts expletive-laden rant after bike stolen during cycling tour
King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.
Mike King offers reward for return of stolen bike
Mike King's UBCO bike was stolen in Tauranga during his 4,700km nationwide “I Am Climate Hope” tour. Video / Mike King
How a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charities
Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.
Ex-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to stand
Judge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Vehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hard
Police say about 10 vehicles were stolen over two nights in Gisborne.
'Betrayed': Dunedin woman stole almost $1m from elderly mum
Dunedin woman steals nearly $1m from mother, sentenced to over three years in prison.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in it
Stolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.
Woman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen card
Judge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction
She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.