New ZealandKāinga Ora neighbours' dispute over kids playing escalates to alleged assault and burglaryWhile one tenant was in custody charged with assault, he says another tenant robbed him. 16 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeWoman swindled $1.4m after home ownership dream reportedly crushed by lost Bitcoin stash The woman, who has permanent name suppression, stole the money from her employer.15 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Setbacks we can do without': Napier boutique store burgled overnightPolice say the break-in occurred about 3.20am, with cabinets smashed and stock stolen.14 Nov 02:34 AM
Crime'Not cultural ignorance': Refugee’s business was a chop shop for $800k worth of stolen carsStolen cars were quickly dismantled at two of Abdul Ahmadi's yards, then shipped overseas.12 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldWatch: UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truckVideo shows the stolen earthmover striking a Royal Mail truck.10 Nov 01:27 AM
Crime'Good fortune no one was killed': Thief caused head-on crash after aiming stolen car at policeHakaraia Stanley was high on meth and ketamine when he led police on a 90min pursuit.09 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldParis couple with children among four charged in Louvre heistProsecutor Laure Beccuau said the pair are parents from northern Paris.02 Nov 05:35 PM
WorldWoman among two newly charged in Louvre robberyThe 38-year-old woman sobbed in court, saying she feared for her children.01 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
World‘No harm was done’: Prosecutor offers deal in Louvre crown jewel theftParis prosecutor Laure Beccuau urged the thieves to return the $177.5m jewels.31 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldFrance arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist DNA evidence linked one arrested man to the Louvre’s seven‑minute heist.30 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandKmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleysRotorua's Kmart is among the first in the country to have trolley deposits.29 Oct 10:22 PM
WorldLouvre jewels still missing after arrestsDNA traces on a getaway scooter helped identify one 34-year-old suspect.29 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman accused of assaulting elderly person, stealing her glassesKurai Monoa Smith, 39, appeared in court over the alleged daylight incident in the CBD.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettesSuathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow. 25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Vigilante action': A man had his truck stolen, so he took it back, along with 84 beehives The hives contained live bees, with the colonies being worth more than $33k.25 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldLouvre thieves carjacked truck-mounted lift nine days before heistThe gang used a stolen 90-foot (27m) lift truck to scale the Louvre’s walls.23 Oct 09:40 PM
WorldLouvre chief admits camera blind spots after €88m jewel heistThe burglars took seven minutes to escape with the jewels, which include royal heirlooms.22 Oct 05:49 PM
WorldHere’s what could happen to the Louvre’s stolen jewelleryOne expert said it's likely the jewels have crossed borders and the thieves have buyers.22 Oct 04:00 PM
World$100m Louvre heist triggers security overhaulA 2019 audit found only a fourth of one Louvre wing had video coverage.21 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandArmed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill manA judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Louvre heist shows how the gold boom has made thieves bolderThe raid netted tiaras and jewels once owned by Empress Eugenie of France.21 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldHow the Louvre’s crown jewels vanished in just seven minutesThieves in hi-vis jackets scaled the Louvre’s walls using a truck-mounted lift.20 Oct 08:52 PM
WorldThe Louvre heist that shocked the world - Paris correspondent reveals further detailsPriceless jewels stolen in a brazen daytime raid at the Louvre - Paris correspondent Catherine Field joins Herald NOW live with updates on the fallout. Video / Herald NowWatch20 Oct 06:15 PM
WorldHow Paris became the home of the heistLouvre theft underlines France’s reputation as global hotspot for major art raids.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldParis Louvre heist lays bare museum security complaintsUnions said the museum’s security had been undermined by staff cuts.19 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandBrazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewelsBrazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of armed taxi robbery appears in courtThe charges relate to an incident in Rotorua early on Thursday.17 Oct 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Shoplifting law change risks undermining legal rightsOPINION: The change would mean police need prove only the act of taking goods.12 Oct 04:00 AM
