Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
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'I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.
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Shannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.
Police looking for two nice-smelling home invaders after perfume, jewellery theft
Homeowners warn neighbours about brazen daylight home invasion.
'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life
"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."
Kids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.
'Like I hit the lottery': US man arrested after finding $8,400 in carpark
The man says he didn't steal it. But police disagree, and have charged him with larceny.
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
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21-year-old pregnant mother fatally shot in Ohio after alleged shoplifting
The young woman was the mother of two sons, aged 6 and 3.
Footage of shoplifting and assault incidents released
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Four firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robbery
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.
Auckland McDonald’s robbed by armed group of four, staff assaulted
Police are seeking witnesses.
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades ago
The 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.
Who dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolen
A reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.
Bar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbers
Two staff were closing the restaurant when the robbers arrived.
Police hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robbery
Police got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.
Watch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeper
A "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.
Aisle be watching: Supermarket chain sets up self-service cameras to catch cheats
The goal is to prevent mis-scans at the checkout, Woollies says.
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
Arrests after Tūtira burglary and chase of stolen car
A burglary was interrupted by a shop owner in Tūtira.
'I don't know what to make of it': Woman steals nearly $1.6m from ailing older sister
Bronwyn Rutter paid $1.5m back but then went on to take smaller amounts.
Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
It follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.
‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker
After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.
Teen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jail
Disguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.
Central Mall ram-raid: Two arrested, mall ramps up security
The ram-raid happened last Monday about 2.55am.
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Police arrest pair for $15m jewellery theft from Barcelona airport passengers
One of the stolen items included a 47-carat ring valued at $5 million.
Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK
The infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.
'I'm being framed': Serial shoplifter nabbed stealing $10k in goods
The woman told police she was being arrested for someone else's crimes.
Mount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding charges
An 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.
Police appeal: Witnesses to jewellery store robbery asked to come forward
Northland police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the smash-and-grab.