New ZealandHow to avoid stolen packages this ChristmasPolice are urging the community to be vigilant this summer.05 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandFour youths arrested after Pakuranga bakery ram-raided; nearby vape stores burgledSignificant damage was caused at the bakery.03 Dec 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Oi, what are you doing?’: Ex-sprinter chases man caught stealing TV at mallAn ex-sprinter helped police track down an alleged thief as he attempted a sneaky getaway.03 Dec 05:57 AM
CrimeVictims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homesThe 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.01 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandFirearm and drugs seized in Hamilton Police raidsPolice have seized a firearm and drugs in a search of three houses in Hamilton.29 Nov 09:25 PM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Was a bit drunk': Thief returns cafe owner’s stolen truck with sorry noteVarun Chada couldn't believe it when his truck reappeared with a sorry note attached.25 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeBurglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housingThe burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behindThey thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.23 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNews publisher tackles thief in attempted citizen's arrestNBR owner Todd Scott attempted to make a citizen's arrest after seeing a man stealing from a supermarket. Video / SuppliedWatch23 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandMāori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylightThe kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.23 Nov 12:56 AM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandSledgehammer-wielding robber caught by policeThe 42-year-old launched the brazen attack at West Auckland's LynnMall.21 Nov 03:40 AM
New ZealandReward offered for sound return of expensive machineA trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.21 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandFuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spendingNilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattleMark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBrothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblasterTheft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.17 Nov 02:25 AM
New Zealand'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suitThe man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.14 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandCaught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roastLeo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shopPolice are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.14 Nov 12:54 AM
Crime'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbersIt was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.10 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandDiwali robbery: Auckland restaurant staff stringing up lights threatened at gunpoint, one hurtThe incident happened at the Mithaiwala Indian Vegetarian Restaurant around 11.30pm.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked downThe thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.08 Nov 01:10 AM
WorldMen charged in theft of satirical golden toiletThe museum invited viewers to “make use of the fixture individually and privately”.06 Nov 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace conHe sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.06 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandAccused walks free, victim jailed for calling alleged burglar's lawyer a f***wit in court'I asked him questions about his girlfriend playing ‘hide the sausage’ with my client."02 Nov 08:15 AM
New ZealandFive youths arrested after drivers flee police in West AucklandA stolen vehicle was spotted on West Coast Rd around 3.30am.01 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandMan returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffeeIn a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandAuckland vape store hit again in overnight robberyIt is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.26 Oct 05:27 PM
CrimeWhite-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppressionThe judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.26 Oct 07:00 AM
LifestyleIowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in courtMadison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.24 Oct 01:33 AM
