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Person injured confronting shoplifters outside supermarket
Police are looking for the two people who had left without paying for groceries.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
Mum of four alleged to be mastermind behind $3 million fake jewellery heist
The Aussie mother is accused of helping Michel Germani rob his own jewellery store.
Jailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison time
A young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".
Gunman guilty of murder: Mum, best bud and girlfriend to be sentenced too
Ethan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.
Grinning inmates who spurred manhunt after motorway escape sent back to prison
A bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.
Judge presiding over Golriz Ghahraman's hearing a former workmate
Judiciary says 'managed appropriately and without deviation from standard procedures'.
Kebab shop burglar takes 15 water bottles, leaves $10k of damage
Owner says the alleged thief had previously stolen a chair and tried to hit her.
Fed-up shopkeeper went out swinging with hockey stick as he was stabbed to death
Janak Patel's last moments have now been revealed.
Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What drives affluent people to steal?
People do all kinds of 'weird s***' for all kinds of reasons.
'Callous and despicable': Thief who sparked outrage over dairy worker's murder pleads guilty
The slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.
Auckland petrol station crime wave: Thieves target Mobil
Service stations across the city have been targeted in recent months.
Focus: Hammer-wielding robbers target G.A.S Māngere
Police are investigating after five people used hammers to smash their way into G.A.S Māngere overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Five thieves use hammers to smash into Auckland petrol station, threaten worker
The G.A.S service station was targeted just after 9pm.
Auckland police swoop on 94 petrol stations amid crime wave
Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.
Kiwi sisters left with creepy Taylor Swift concert memory
Two sisters say they feel 'violated' and deflated after the hotel room incident.
Rich list family member wins $12.8m damages in 24-year pursuit of lost money
Gold coins, Rolex and rare watches, 50 wrapped paintings, rare pens in British storage.
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
Chilling footage shows Auckland Caltex worker fleeing from hammer-wielding robbers
The franchise owner said his stores have been robbed eight times this year.
'Crisis point': How one woman's life fell apart and why she's now being deported
Woman's trauma, mental health acknowledged but not enough to keep her from being deported.
Teenager murdered after allegedly stealing young woman's AirPods
Kayla Dawson, 22, will undergo a psychiatric check before she is allowed to plead guilty.
'Zero to 100': Mum with no criminal history stole $140k from relative, involved in stabbing
Mihiata Morgan's offending history went from 'zero to 100', her lawyer said.
How to avoid in-flight theft
Remain vigilant, keep valued items on you, and pack safely and smartly.
'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge
The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.
Armed police close street on Auckland's North Shore after aggravated robbery at pharmacy
A witness said there were 'police everywhere with guns'.
Man allegedly follows woman, pulls her from car, steals wallet in Auckland
The man allegedly followed the woman out of a gaming room to her car on Edinburgh St.
Māngere service station targeted again
A worker says the store has been hit at least four times before.
Fourth shoplifting charge against ex-Green MP involves new store
Police say the fourth shoplifting charge occurred in Newmarket.
'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties
'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.
Stranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a Margarita
He walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.
Ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman facing new fourth charge
The former MP's court date has now been pushed back twice.
'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts
The judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.
Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.