Van thief's death: Neighbour's phone app captured scream
The family did not condone his actions but they still loved him, the man's cousin wrote.
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Blind fury: $7500 veranda blinds stolen from kindergarten
They were installed in June and used to create an extra learning space for the children.
Van owner taken to hospital after confronting alleged thief
One of the alleged thieves has a critical head injury.
Editorial: Name suppression fight not taken up lightly
Editorial: Cloak of secrecy must not be provided to offenders when it is not merited.
Robbed as she lay injured in car crash: Herald wins fight to name culprit
A woman robbed as she lay injured in her wrecked car is thrilled the offender can be named
Theft from charity earns prison sentence
Judge rejects claims offending was motivated by tikanga Māori and caring for others.
He robbed injured car crash victim, Herald wins fight to name him
Danny Leef robbed an injured female driver after a serious car crash in Auckland.
'Despicable': Struggling farmers gutted after thieves take $10k of calf feed
Keep an eye out for stock feed going cheap in Taranaki - it could be stolen.
$18m fraudster Stephen Versalko speaks: 'I was an absolute fool'
Banker finally apologises for blowing millions on prostitutes and fine wine.
Hi-vis 'Elvis' still on run with stolen Peaches and Cream sex toy
It's unclear if the man with the slick-back Elvis hair is all shook up after the theft.
Are you lonesome tonight? Elvis lookalike caught on camera in sex-toy swindle
Staff are fed up at the number of thefts from the New Lynn sex-toy store.
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Man accused of pulling gun on cops, stealing car has violent firearms history
Tama Michael Rawhiti has a history of violent firearms offenses.
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Watch: East Tamaki store robbed at knifepoint
"What I want is the Government to change the law and try to protect us."
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
Teenager arrested over aggravated robberies in Invercargill
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in Invercargill District Court today.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
DB Cooper: Has mystery skyjacker been unmasked?
After eight years and a $367,000 hunt, a man says he's found the elusive culprit.
Golden lavatory stolen from Blenheim Palace
The 18-carat solid gold toilet was stolen only hours after its installation at the Palace.
Armed robbery, police appeal for sightings
Police say the pair threatened a staff member before nabbing cigarettes and cash.
Couple charged after spending $100k deposited in their account accidentally
Imagine waking up one day to find an extra US$120,000 in your bank account.
Christchurch hit-and-run death: Trial date scheduled
Liam Strickland is yet to enter pleas to charges, including murder.
South Auckland Police seek gunman after aggravated robbery
The robbery took place at a Māngere store last night.
Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.
Auckland mum stranded with kids after brazen daylight car theft
What if the kids were in the car? "That would have been worse than hell."
'Hard to believe': Thieves steal busker's music equipment
Thieves make off with beloved Courtenay Place busker's amp, guitar and microphone.
Celebs targeted in alleged burglary ring
Adam Lambert and Usher were among the celebrities allegedly targeted.
War veterans' memorial plaques stolen for drug money
Woman admits theft of 37 brass grave plaques from Springston Cemetery after Anzac Day.
Cash for convictions: Police offer more than $1.65 million in rewards
Police have offered more than $1.65m in reward money since 1999 for unsolved crime info.
Police investigating 'spate' of mailbox thefts
Reports of a mailbox bandit working through the night are coming in thick and fast.
Police arrest 15 people in search for hit-and-run accused Liam Strickland
Police have also recovered six guns, drugs and two stolen cars.
Watch: Truck rampage - cars damaged during police chase
Truck continues despite road spikes, ends up bursting into flames, after chase.
66-year-old bashed in face in Waikato robbery
Police are seeking a 22-year-old man over the aggravated burglary.