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Mahia Tamiefuna is serving nearly five years in prison for the robbery.
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Armed thieves target jeweller in broad daylight; six arrested after 'brazen' robbery
Smashed display cabinets can be seen through the window of the Cameron St store.
Bank worker admits siphoning $60k from employer
The woman, aged in her 30s, will file for permanent name suppression at sentencing.
Two arrested after Rotomā and Whakatāne burglaries, one man still sought
The burglaries happened on Monday morning.
'Hard-working people in fear of their lives': Youth gang burglars jailed
Zac Edmonds and Quest Outlawz Williams, AKA Nepe, have been jailed.
Petrol thief caught after doing doughnuts in the sand
Doughnuts on the sand ended in his arrest for petrol thefts dating back more than a year.
'I feel like anybody’s going to kill me': Dairy targeted by armed intruders twice in one day
A fed-up shopkeeper has decried the lack of respect in society after the horror day.
'It’s for me and my boyfriend' burglar tells child after jumping out of window
At the age of 27, Rome Te Aho had a criminal record running for 17 pages.
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
Alleged serious assault and break-in lands 27yo man in Kaikohe District Court.
'How terrifying': Son steps in to save mum from dad's attack
Claudie Thompson's assaults on his partner were at the highest end.
Several arrests on Auckland’s North Shore after spate of crime
The crimes include a robbery and attempted car theft.
Ram-raid: Four people arrested after store burgled
Three people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
Man charged after burglaries in Hastings
The man was arrested after being found inside a building on Thursday.
‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cards
An 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.
'Gross breach of trust': Teacher stole $20k, vouched for by former minister
The teacher now works at a polytech, managing a budget of nearly $500k.
Children’s Commissioner ‘frustrated’ at Govt plans for more youth ‘prison-like facilities’
It comes as a NZ delegation to the UN speaks of reducing youth secure care facilities.
Body down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude Takao
Third man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.
Auckland resident assaulted, burgled during overnight attack in home
The offenders are at large after stealing a car during a break-in.
‘Terrifying habit’: Judge slams Mob gang associate whose 4yo barks like a dog
The thief was given a chance to clean up his act for the sake of his daughter.
PM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcement
Chris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.
Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber
A witness said the robber failed to break the front counter glass.
Have you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their car
Bodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.
More than 6000 reports of stolen cars in five years - but how many have been recovered?
When a stolen vehicle is found, forensics teams work to identify the culprits/joyriders.
Police take five into custody follow stolen vehicle incidents overnight
Road spikes and the Eagle chopper were used to on one of the vehicles.
'I thought they were going to pour petrol on me and burn me': Pensioner attacked at home
The 69yo believed the attack was targeted - although he says the motive is "misguided".
Inside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?
Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.
Michael Hill break-in a 'pointless exercise' as thieves come away with nothing
Overnight break-ins "a pointless exercise" when there's not even any jewellery available.
Red Fox Tavern murder: Pair lose bid to overturn convictions
The court dismissed an appeal by two men serving life sentences for murder.
Police investigating daytime robbery at Pascoes Napier
Police are investigating after the Hastings St jewellery store was hit on Wednesday.
Watch: Swung at with a hatchet - injured dairy owner’s ordeal behind the counter
Balkaran Singh heard his sister say 'Watch out!' and moved as the hatchet came down.
The $850k Rolls-Royce stolen from West Auckland home
The woman believes the same offender returned and stole another car Tuesday morning.
Security systems being reviewed after vandalism in forest
A meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.
'Extremely frustrating': Former deputy mayor hits out at vandals, thieves
The damage will cost $10,000 to Mountain Bike Rotorua.
Taxi driver's phone stolen, $27k taken through bank app
Several people received portions of the $27,000 stolen from the victim.