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Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisis
New Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.
Woman charged with blackmailing grieving parents over baby photos
The attempted hoax sparked outrage in Australia and Malaysia.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
The great supermarket robbery: Why one Countdown has lost 175 shopping baskets
Countdown said it's Lynfield store was expecting new baskets to arrive in the coming days.
Uber order: Thief leaves name, number, address
But police are yet to make an arrest three weeks later.
Man in court for alleged gun theft
A man has appeared in court on charges related to the theft of guns from a police station.
$140k heist: 'Not only did he rob us, he showed up for work'
'Not only did he rob us, he showed up for work again. It was unbelievable.'
Not guilty plea for museum artefact theft
The "precious" greenstone mere artefact is said to be worth $60,000.
Man who accidentally stole car 21 years ago searching for owner
For years he'd been living with the secret he committed a crime, albeit an accidental one.
Kiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolen
Timaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.
Watch: US man steals chainsaw by stuffing it in his pants
He's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.
The money or the bag: Court uncovers black market for rubbish bags
The illicit underground trade was revealed in the Dunedin District Court yesterday
Komodo Island closes to tourism because of 'dragon' thieves
Forty-one Komodo dragons been smuggled out of the country by poachers.
Alleged tip-jar thief targets Devonport cafes
One Devonport cafe loses $100 to alleged tip thief, another loses $50.
Arrest made after theft of Auckland Museum artefact
The artefact remains missing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Owner takes great lengths to find lost puppy
"It hurts to see people happy with their dogs. We just want him back," says owner.
Police called to robbery at Gull in Taradale
Staff were threatened in a Gull service station robbery in Taradale.
'Absolute living hell': Hawke's Bay man at wits end after three burglaries at home in a week
The thieves have taken everything from his underwear to the remotes for his alarm system.
Principal banned from teaching after taking $8200
Money used for petrol and for courses that were not attended.
Divorce row: Woman's $189,000 diamond swapped with $1000 stone
Woman believes her 3-carat diamond was stolen, and has notified police.
Man arrested in relation to ram raid
A man has been charged over a jewellery ram raid in Whangārei.
Thieves steal Maori weapons from well known leader
The owner fears if they are not found soon they will be sold or taken overseas.
Cat burglar repeat offender nabbed in police op
"Eastern District claw enforcement officers are still trying to establish a motive."
Thieves hit homeless women's shelter
Washing machine, lawn mower and other essentials plucked from women's refuge
Cryptopia heist: Hackers steal from under police noses
Another $260,000 stolen even while police probe $23m heist.
They're gone! Unruly tourists slam NZ 'holiday from hell'
The family have called their New Zealand trip a "holiday from hell".
Banksy painting stolen from Bataclan
The painting was a tribute to the victims of 2015 terror attack at Bataclan music hall.
'You see why I might be a little bit pissed?' Art thief to sue
Career criminal Ricardo Romanov has great ambition, including racing Superbikes.
Owner ecstatic after stolen chihuahua returned
Jenny Li made public plea for her dog to be returned after brazen dognapping
Firearm used in aggravated robbery at Papakura jewellers
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jewellery in Papakura.
Police pursuit: Teens in stolen car stopped by road spikes
The youths, aged 14 and 15, were brought to a stop after police laid road spikes.
Unruly tourists: Woman says she 'vomited blood' in cells
Family also claim they have had death threats and a $5000 bounty put on 18-year-old.
Unruly tourists: Xmas tree nicked from petrol station
The tourists have upset much of New Zealand with their antics and are facing deportation.