31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
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Car stolen at gun point during private vehicle sale
One allegedly presented a firearm, forcing the victims to abandon their belongings.
British Crime Minister’s bag stolen at meeting with police
The UK has been hit by an increase in thefts and shoplifting in recent years.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.
'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill
Taonui Cooper kicked and punched the woman as he demanded she hand over the money.
'Part of my personality': Karen O'Leary's beloved ute stolen in Wellington
Lowlife takes Hilux: Kiwi comedian appeals to public for help.
Former Auckland financial adviser accused of procuring $1.7m from clients for personal use
The defendant faces a maximum prison term of seven years.
Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
Four Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.
Man blackmails Tinder victim: Pay up or I tell your family
Kavinesh Lal received $1300 in exchange for not revealing the victim was gay.
Arrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries
A 16-year-old teenager was charged after eight Northland businesses were targeted.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Drop in crime or lack of reporting in central Auckland?
A Queen Street building manager is questioning the figures.
'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store
Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'
‘At his head’: Horror knife claim at Westfield mall
A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife at a customer’s head at mall.
NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery
The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy
Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.
First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.
Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
Sticky Fingers: Kiwi rocker charged after Sydney supermarket incident
The controversial singer has pleaded not guilty.
Home invasion shooting: Father murdered as 6yo son slept nearby
It's been five years since the defendant murdered Tulua. He still can't be named.
'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammer
Jit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.
Police report spike in car thefts across Whanganui
'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'
Is this Auckland's unruliest motel? Police called to Epsom motel 163 times in a year
Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.
Tom Hanks' home reportedly ransacked
The couple's LA home is believed to have been broken into by burglars.
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
'Distressing': Staff member assaulted in armed robbery
Paramedics checked the staff member at the scene, who was not seriously injured.
Police seek owners of a 'haul' of property believed to be stolen
Items included a vehicle, car keys, power tools, a laptop, gaming console and an e-bike.
'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge
More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.