New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldCrouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thiefPolice say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.20 Feb 02:04 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victim wakes to intrudersThe offenders allegedly fled in the victim's car.19 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandRed-light dash foils getaway after restaurant safe burglary in NewmarketThe 53-year-old is accused of stealing a restaurant safe with cash inside.18 Feb 05:45 AM
WorldAussie OnlyFans model sorry after Bali bikini theft sparks online threatsGemma Doyle, 26, admitted to taking the swimwear after CCTV footage spread online.18 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand1kg silver bars, gold coins stolen in ‘significant’ West Auckland bullion heistOfficers want reports of anyone offering large amounts of silver or gold.17 Feb 03:56 AM
WorldWatch: Gold thief escapes on getaway donkeyPolice say the 26-year-old suspect used a forklift to break into the shop.12 Feb 07:05 PM
Crime'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence'This is not a case of cultural misunderstanding,' the judge emphasised. 12 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandSchool, daycare and sports centre broken into as spate of thefts hits suburbPremises in the Gisborne suburb of Te Hapara have experienced multiple burglaries.10 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police'I remember thinking to myself, ‘That coat does look a little goofy'.'07 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robberyStirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolenThe shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injuryHone Neal, 40, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot on Wednesday.05 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldEmpress' crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restoredThe Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of eight golden eagles.04 Feb 09:28 PM
New ZealandFrom catwalk to court: Designer pleads guilty to burglaryKharl WiRepa still faces a March 9 trial over an alleged $8400-plus Miss Rotorua fraud.04 Feb 08:19 PM
AucklandHammer threat at Manurewa dairy: Three teens charged after early morning raidThe Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.04 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandArmed robbery at Napier CBD jewellersA group of half a dozen fled to a getaway car near Tennyson St, onlookers said.03 Feb 02:50 AM
Herald NOWToyota Aqua dubbed NZ's top stolen car...againToyota Chief Strategic Officer reveals why Toyotas are targeted more than other vehicles. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 06:36 PM
New ZealandNZ's most stolen car of 2025 revealedThe Japanese hybrid hatchback has topped the most stolen list every year since 2022.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Don't destroy it’: Rowing great pleads for stolen Olympic gold medal’s returnLeslie O’Connell’s Christchurch house was ransacked while he was away.02 Feb 01:31 AM
WorldWatch: Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid London jewellers in daylightFootage shows staff trying to fight off the raiders with a small box.01 Feb 07:08 PM
CrimeYoung 'foot soldier' in $200k elderly scam blames drug debt, avoids prison$20k was spent on Louis Vuitton after a victim handed over bank card for 'forensic clean'.01 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCollectors fear police aren't taking Pokémon card thefts seriouslyStore owner Liam O'Neill says his outlets now need jewellery-level security.29 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldHow an Ice deportation threw a $170m heist case into disarrayAn indicted suspect in the biggest jewellery-heist case in US history was sent to Ecuador 26 Jan 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quitRetail NZ's CEO left the taskforce after her relationship with chair Sunny Kaushal soured.26 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandJailed accountant who created 245 fake invoices won't have to pay back $420k he stoleThirusivan Perumal Rajah has successfully appealed against the reparation order imposed.26 Jan 05:00 AM
