The Herald launches Counting Crime, a series about offending and victims in NZ.

The pair also used the stolen car to flee police and ram a parked police car, police say.

Michael John Hughes, 36, is believed to be driving a stolen car around the South Island.

They stole the Maori flag, damaged the pool area and made a swastika out of tyres.

A man wanted after a petrol station drive-off in Tokoroa yesterday has been arrested.

Million-dollar Lindauer art heist in Auckland more sophisticated than first thought.

The marriage certificate of a newlywed circus couple was among items taken.

A security officer was wrongly fired after reporting the apparent theft of a muesli bar.

The plates on the getaway car used in the smash-and-grab art theft were tampered with.

Nine plaques stolen from an Auckland cemetery have been found in Hamilton.

At least 20 bronze plaques have been taken from graves in a Meadowbank cemetery.

JK Rowling has sent out a plea for the return of a stolen Harry Potter prequel.

A Gisborne woman has been devastated by theft of beloved show dog puppies.

Office worker who stole $133k from Christchurch Ready Mix named as Katrina Leigh Leoni

Hokianga town's volunteer firefighters say theft of their fire siren as low as you can go.

Otago shop to pull tobacco off the shelves after spate of thefts and robberies.

A 28-year-old man will appear court today in relation to a mugging early this morning.

The young Kiwi says he has no idea how he'll pay the bill on his low-end salary

Grey Lynn property owner warns "lowlife" thief he's being watched.

WATCH: Thieves caught on CCTV using transmitting device to steal $113,000 car.

Jailed man has 30-year criminal history.

This car holds top spot for thieves as the most-stolen type of car in the country.

The Crown appealed the sentences of two women, saying they were 'manifestly inadequate'.

The teenager threatened a dairy worker with a "long sharp weapon" and stole some items

Art recovery expert says stolen Lindauers are now "radioactive" and no one will touch.

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

Two people have been charged over alleged kickbacks at two Manukau Maori organisations.

Expert art criminologist believes thieves could use $1m stolen paintings for cash ransom.

Upset caravan owner: "It's my pride and joy."

The stolen works of art are worth between $350k and $400k each.