New Zealand's battle against stolen bicycles
"[Locks] are just clipped like a knife going through butter."
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Rob and Llannys Burgess say the law is "abhorrent" after losing their home.
Dial 111: Kiwi cops field millions of calls - new stats show why, where and who
Millions call the cops in NZ - and new stats show why, where and who.
Money inside ensures lost wallets returned to owners
When it comes to returning a lost wallet, the more money inside, the better the chances.
Revealed: Car thieves pose as tow truck drivers to steal vehicles
Thieves are pretending to be tow truck drivers and steal cars in Auckland.
Pak'nSave worker loses job after helping himself to ciggies
Trusted with the keys to the cigarette safe, staff member "succumbed to temptation".
Nearly $100,000 worth of antique vehicles stolen
A $5000 reward has been offered for the safe return of the items.
Watch: Brazen thieves caught on CCTV stealing caravan from property
'They cut padlocked gate and removed towbar lock, backed up and were away in 20min.'
Shadow crime: 77 per cent of offences go unreported
It is the "most comprehensive" report ever done on crime in Aotearoa.
NZ hunt for electric bike stolen at Burning Man
Kiwis are on a mission to help reunite a US man with his stolen electric bike.
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