Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
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The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
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Auckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trial
His lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
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Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
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Man spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gambling
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Trial date set: Retired rugby star denies selling guns to gang, faking burglary
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Auckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robbery
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'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepoint
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Family of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentenced
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Armed hold-up: Pair jailed for meth-fuelled robbery of tavern
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Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
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Gun pointed at staff's head as bar worker forced to her knees, told to open safe
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Turf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigating
A security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.
Radio and TV host Andrew Mulligan has ute stolen
He urged anyone who has seen it to message him.
Seven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugs
Gore police executed 19 search warrants.
Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel in Bay of Islands
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Auckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBD
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‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes
An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.
Catalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fire
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Robber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop car
His mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.
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