TravelHow to avoid in-flight theftRemain vigilant, keep valued items on you, and pack safely and smartly.02 Mar 01:49 AM
New Zealand'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judgeThe teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police close street on Auckland's North Shore after aggravated robbery at pharmacyA witness said there were 'police everywhere with guns'.29 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly follows woman, pulls her from car, steals wallet in AucklandThe man allegedly followed the woman out of a gaming room to her car on Edinburgh St.29 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandMāngere service station targeted againA worker says the store has been hit at least four times before.27 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandFourth shoplifting charge against ex-Green MP involves new storePolice say the fourth shoplifting charge occurred in Newmarket.26 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a MargaritaHe walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.26 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandEx-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman facing new fourth chargeThe former MP's court date has now been pushed back twice.26 Feb 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in theftsThe judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Huntly service station robberiesThe offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.23 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of themA father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of strugglesTrayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.20 Feb 02:22 AM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
ConstructionPolice arrest two women after fire-activating thieves hit Mitre 10 WestgagePolice reviewed hours of CCTV to identify the people believed to be involved.19 Feb 12:49 AM
New Zealand$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lotThe Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.17 Feb 09:01 PM
CrimeSon who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theftThe building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.16 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
VideoFocus: Police remain at the scene of Waikato fatal shooting Police remain at the scene of a fatal shooting in the Waikato on Thursday. Video / Ben FraserWatch16 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandThieves target traffic light batteries at SH2 road worksThe battery thefts could lead to a crash, roading advocate says.08 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive people in custody after burglary at Glen Eden liquor storePolice said six offenders broke in and took items before leaving in a stolen car.05 Feb 07:16 PM
WorldUS teen sedated with ketamine after mother sought police helpPolice sedated teen after mother sought help teaching son not to steal.03 Feb 07:40 PM
New ZealandWoman owes $40k after claiming she was a single mumThe gambling addict stole money, lost her job and now has to repay $40k in tax credits.31 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandCurious curios: Gnomes en masse unearthed in Hastings police bustOn entering the property, police came face to face with an elephant ornament.30 Jan 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberiesMichael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.28 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland mall smash-and-grab: Robber foiled by new protective glassThis comes after Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mt Maunganui was targeted yesterday.28 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Break-in at popular food truck, ribs offered as rewardThe tool kit for catching criminals has now been expanded to include flame-grilled ribs.25 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignityOPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'24 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailFire alarm-activating thieves hit Auckland Mitre 10, take full trolley of gear"It should be a really easy arrest": Registration, photos were supplied to the police.24 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming trafficThe male sex toy was worth $189.99.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I only had one pinot gris': What brought a $2.7m fraudster back before courtTessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.23 Jan 06:00 AM
