New ZealandThe NZ city where an average 190 vehicles are stolen each monthThe number equates to an average of six cars per day.24 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandUnjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicleThe young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.24 Apr 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Serious offenders' will be locked up under revised Three Strikes - PMChristopher Luxon has announced the return of the law, abolished under Labour.22 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandAmbulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthyLevi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo heists in nine days: Police investigate if raids on Newmarket jewellers connectedThe vehicle used in last night's raid was found abandoned a short distance from the store.22 Apr 01:29 AM
New ZealandCaltex Te Atatū in early morning ram raid - second in a yearThe terrified petrol station worker was forced to lock themselves in a back room.21 Apr 06:06 PM
New ZealandHow one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spreeA set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.19 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clientsOne of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.18 Apr 07:00 AM
World'Belongs in a Netflix series': How police solved the largest gold theft in Canadian history6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars were stolen.18 Apr 12:06 AM
KahuAI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to expertsThe woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.17 Apr 06:55 AM
CrimeCrown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robberyHenry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.17 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandEarly morning ram raid at Rotorua electronics store'Up to eight offenders entered the store.'15 Apr 10:32 PM
CrimeMore jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escapeHis latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.13 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sisterBronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.12 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeEx-political candidate who stole from charity for needy children to keep suppressionHe also sought a discharge without conviction but was denied.11 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlockbusted: Pair charged for $20,000 Lego heistPolice have laid a brickload of charges after the Lego was allegedly stolen.11 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: Baby-carrying mum’s shoplifting attempt foiled; Pak'nSave staff praisedThe confronting video shows a 'sad reality' that is becoming more common, Foodstuffs says.10 Apr 01:13 AM
CrimeDrug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homesHe also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.06 Apr 01:00 AM
WorldWhat to know about the $30m cash heist in Los AngelesThe brazen raid is believed to be one of the largest in US history.05 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandCaught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handedOfficers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.05 Apr 01:49 AM
CrimeSwindler dupes woman in her 90s into thinking she’d won $350,000 lottery on FacebookRobert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.04 Apr 05:29 AM
Lifestyle'Gutting': Auckland couple's rings stolen in brazen burglary days before their wedding'It’s just such a shame that someone’s taken that away from us.'03 Apr 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Filtering out the porn; why classroom behaviour is getting worseOPINION: 'Our new Government has an opportunity to demonstrate compassion.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeCaught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heistHe and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.29 Mar 03:31 AM
CrimeSecurity company worker pilfers $466k, using his children as decoys, in years-long swindle'You breached that fundamental trust they had in you.'28 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand$16k worth of groceries allegedly taken from supermarket by family trioThe alleged offenders were aged 35, 25 and 18 and face shoplifting charges.26 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raidThere were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.25 Mar 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: SailGP event cancelled, scams and sympathy and our dreary national anthemOPINION: Next time, stick to Auckland for sailing events.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured confronting shoplifters outside supermarketPolice are looking for the two people who had left without paying for groceries.23 Mar 01:08 AM
CrimeAuckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detentionPoa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.22 Mar 06:26 AM
WorldMum of four alleged to be mastermind behind $3 million fake jewellery heistThe Aussie mother is accused of helping Michel Germani rob his own jewellery store.20 Mar 03:36 AM
New ZealandJailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison timeA young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".20 Mar 02:31 AM
CrimeGunman guilty of murder: Mum, best bud and girlfriend to be sentenced tooEthan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.18 Mar 06:00 AM