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‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike
Report suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
Man stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returned
One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.
Festival of Lights lighting stolen in New Plymouth
Popular event spoiled by the theft of over $10,000 worth of lighting.
'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playground
Police are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.
'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'
Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.
'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.
'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assault
The robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.
Thieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashed
The preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.
Ex-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in Australia
A conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.
Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass
Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.
Woman arrested after allegedly targeting 12 Auckland open homes, stealing jewellery
The woman was to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.
Auckland dairy worker attacked in armed robbery
Police investigating after shop attendant struck by an offender during the raid.
Where's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missing
Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.
Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot
Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.
'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spree
Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.
Hagley Oval thieves swipe cameras from broadcasters covering Black Caps test
UK Talksport viewers left with audio-only coverage after broadcasting cameras stolen.
How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years
'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.
Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners
Binoculars from 1986 shipwreck disappeared from a Westshore verandah this week.
Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.
Victims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice
One of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.
Cockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserve
Staff at the sanctuary are 'very upset'.
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.
Wrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raid
The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.
'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.