$200k hammer heist: Two more admit to brazen daylight jewellery store smash-and-grab at busy Auckland mall
Three masked men shattered the business' display cases in broad daylight.
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‘Absolutely gutted’: Car worth $100k stolen, dumped on road in pieces
Vehicle owner is waiting to hear back from police after thieves stole his 1977 Mazda.
Focus: Catalytic converter thieves caught red-handed as trend grows
Portage Cars in New Lynn has caught two would-be catalytic converter thieves in the last month that could the business and other victim motorists thousands to replace. Video / NZ Herald
US woman's bogus good Samaritan story earns her jail time
The woman has been sentenced to three years in prison on state theft charges.
West Auckland liquor store targeted in overnight ram raid
West Liquor on Henderson Valley Rd is the latest victim of the ram raid crime wave.
Lyttelton gift shop stock down when cruise ships visit
Business owner suspects some passengers are helping themselves.
Two 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robbery
A worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.
Man hospitalised after car stolen, attacked on street
The incident happened early this morning.
Ancestry website leads NZ woman to her bank robber birth father
NZ woman's search for biological father took 20 years and wasn't quite what she expected.
Focus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintings
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ Herald
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
The motive of this crime was the value of the French bulldogs, not Lady Gaga.
Focus: Christchurch’s Gun City ram raided, ammo strewn across the store
Christchurch’s Gun City was ram raided overnight with the offenders making off with an air rifle and a paintball gun. Video / George Heard
Central NZ rattled by quake, potential Alzheimer's breakthrough & fuel stations living in fear | Focus Morning Bulletin 1 December, 2022
Central North Island rocked by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's medication & fuel stations fearing further ram raids in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Accused shoplifter faces raft of new charges
Letiecia Wilson has 17 charges added to the list – covering more than $8800 of goods.
Gang crackdown extended, Three Waters warnings & rare protests in China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 November, 2022
Police crackdown on gangs extended, Three Waters entrenchment warnings were made & rare protests sweep China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
North Shore residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Locals call for change as businesses are robbed and residents live in fear.
Focus: Residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Locals call for change as businesses are robbed and residents live in fear. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Shocking footage shows latest ram raid on fine wine retailer - 'Something has to change'
There have been 42 raids on Glengarry stores - most in the past 18 months.
Northland cop not charged for alleged shoplifting
The officer paid a reparation and was trespassed from the store for alleged shoplifting.
Watch: Wellington ram raid of Thirsty Liquor Island Bay
CCTV shows the thieves ramming into Thirsty Liquor Island Bay. Video / Supplied
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
DoC says it may never crack the case of Dunedin's missing albatross eggs.
Fake barcodes, false bank statements: How a repeat thief 'ripped off' big businesses
Elmira Raffiee targeted big retailers like Mitre 10 and Bunnings.
Mosgiel dairy robber repeats violent raid 13 years later
A man appeared in court pleading guilty to robbing the same dairy again after 13 years.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
Thieves ram raid, smash into five Auckland businesses overnight
A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.
Seven with Youth Aid after allegedly stealing car, one passenger found in front footwell
Bystanders helped police track down offenders.
Three gang men arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Three men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt
Bloodied, bruised and traumatised: Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed by gang members
The fourth person arrested is to appear in the Hamilton District Court today.
Animal euthanasia drugs stolen, warning to community: Police
Police recommend people leave any found medicine bottles alone, contact 111.
Watch: Ute barrels through construction site to avoid police spikes in Auckland
The ute barrelled through temporary construction fences to avoid spikes that police had laid down, damaging a passing car in the process. Video / Dr. Martin Spencer
Focus: More theft victims speak out, frustrated over police inaction
More and more victims of theft across Aotearoa are speaking out, frustrated with police inaction when reporting crimes. Video / NZ Herald
Buttabean foodbank robbery has silver lining - and a twist
Dave Letele has been humbled by the generosity of people and businesses after the theft.
Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000
The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.