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.

The boys were captured on CCTV breaking in to Kaeo's BP service station.

A mother's plea has been answered after her baby's blanket was stolen from a washing line.

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.

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

Tissot art thief Anthony Sannd heading back behind bars after theft of $130k motorcycle.

Security footage captures the moment a stolen car is driven out of a car yard.

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.

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.

Retail crime is growing, becoming more menacing and more violent.

The store had been open for less than a month when up to $10,000 of stock was stolen.

A health worker says he deeply regrets stealing the drugs for his partner.

The 19-year-old was left for dead last May with at least seven holes in her skull, bound, beaten and violated.

As police services up and down the country are centralised, the Waipa Mayor is voicing his concerns after his constituents struggle to contact police in emergencies, particularly after hours.- Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There was 88kg of gold which passed from Rob Burgess to a gold dealer - enough evidence for police to take almost everything he owns.