PremiumPremiumRetailRevealed: The NZ town with the most business break-insThe data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontationA thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.18 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandWrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raidThe community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.17 Nov 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATMBar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'16 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
CrimeHow police brought down kingpin of $2.9m stolen goods ringThe goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.14 Nov 07:41 AM
New ZealandDairy smashed as owner screamed: 'I feared for my life'A three-hour crime wave leaves five retailers picking up the pieces.13 Nov 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ’s Auror raises $82m from Taser maker, grocery giantsFirm pushes into the US, new AI tools.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with ownerA dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton storeThe store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.09 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandTears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from bossThe judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.08 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandOpen home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolenPolice said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.08 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandEx state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyrideLocked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'05 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeMan exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ringJudge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.04 Nov 07:00 AM
CrimeReturn of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left offFraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'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.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PINWoman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.01 Nov 06:01 AM
New ZealandThe last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loomMike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.31 Oct 10:18 PM
New Zealand39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanishOne of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.29 Oct 11:40 PM
EntertainmentNZ rocker will fight theft chargesThe controversial rocker was charged with shoplifting from a Sydney supermarket.29 Oct 03:28 AM
New Zealand'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial signA whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.29 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pricks' – Mike King posts expletive-laden rant after bike stolen during cycling tourKing has posted an image of the alleged thief online.27 Oct 01:49 AM
CrimeMike King offers reward for return of stolen bikeMike King's UBCO bike was stolen in Tauranga during his 4,700km nationwide “I Am Climate Hope” tour. Video / Mike KingWatch27 Oct 12:44 AM
LifestyleHow a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charitiesCampbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.21 Oct 01:28 AM
CrimeEx-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to standJudge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'20 Oct 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hardPolice say about 10 vehicles were stolen over two nights in Gisborne.18 Oct 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Betrayed': Dunedin woman stole almost $1m from elderly mumDunedin woman steals nearly $1m from mother, sentenced to over three years in prison.18 Oct 02:37 AM
New Zealand'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jailThe now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in itStolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen cardJudge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.14 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeFormer Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting convictionShe was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.14 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandThe note at the pharmacy counter that sparked an Armed Offenders Squad arrestNapier pharmacy staff member praised for doing 'everything perfectly' during robbery.13 Oct 10:54 PM
