New ZealandHammer-wielding pair on the run after brazen robbery at Auckland jewellersTwo people carrying hammers entered the store and began smashing cabinets.09 Jul 07:58 AM
CrimeFirst he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbingsTwo brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.05 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandJudge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with convictionThe former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.30 Jun 10:21 PM
CrimeWhen knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him insideThe judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandLawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadsideMichael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The kids aren't all rightOPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolenThe spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.29 Jun 02:05 AM
CrimeJudge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting convictionOnce one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.27 Jun 02:28 AM
PoliticsCrime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – surveyHighly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.27 Jun 12:26 AM
CrimeRose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."26 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandFog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams insteadA member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heistOwen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.24 Jun 08:00 AM
Crime'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on ThursdayThe Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.24 Jun 05:08 AM
CrimeStakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencingIt might not just be her political career that's over.23 Jun 06:15 PM
New ZealandEscaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at ShowgroundsSheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.22 Jun 10:53 PM
CrimeWoolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crashSerial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.22 Jun 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across AucklandThe driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.19 Jun 11:21 PM
WorldWatch: World's dumbest criminal? Woman's idiotic act before arrestShe thought she was being smart. Her act landed her in handcuffs.18 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smashSeveral investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.17 Jun 08:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police plea after spate of Christchurch power line tamperingRecent incidents have hit areas close to schools, preschools and homes.17 Jun 07:41 AM
CrimeCopper theft on the rise in ChristchurchPolice are appealing for information after a recent spate of copper thefts in Christchurch. Video / NZ PoliceWatch17 Jun 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency passwordThe victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.15 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonatorsPolice said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.13 Jun 12:16 AM
BusinessThefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appealThieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.12 Jun 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglarKohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.11 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandBurglar defecates in dead man's homeThe break-in is the second blow for the family.08 Jun 10:46 PM
WorldBag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud caseThe FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.08 Jun 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch churchIt is yet another incident in a string of thefts against the community in recent years.06 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandNew Lynn, Henderson bus station assaults: Children as young as 10 arrestedSchool kids been attacked while waiting for their buses, creating fear in the community.06 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandThieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammoThe whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandInsurance rates skyrocket for NZ's most stolen carSome insurance companies refuse to cover Toyota Aquas unless they have an immobiliser.04 Jun 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bailMason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.04 Jun 05:00 PM
