New ZealandCabbie accused of false assault claimA former taxi driver has been charged with theft and making a false statement to police after claiming he was attacked and robbed of $700.27 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandSiblings scammed millionsA brother and sister face prison for stealing millions of dollars in separate fraud cases in New Zealand and the United States.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman robbed while trying to rescue kittenA random act of kindness turned into a nightmare for a woman who had stopped to help a cat she had almost run over.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCop bashed in front of childrenA police officer was repeatedly punched in the face in front of an offender's grandchildren during a stolen firearms raid this week.02 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandSculpture theft 'bit of a mystery'How did thieves steal this 2-metre tall, 120kg sculpture from beside the Central Wellington police station without anyone noticing?01 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandHome invasion victim defends herselfA home invasion at a rural Manawatu property turned violent when a woman couldn't comply with her attackers' demands this morning.30 Apr 02:50 AM
Banking and financeBank worker admits stealing $400kA Queenstown woman done for a $400,000 bank rip-off has admitted the offending - and using the money for a house, overseas trips and paying off debts.28 Apr 02:23 AM
BusinessAccountants go after jailed bankruptThe NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants brought disciplinary proceedings against a jailed and bankrupt finance company director - who is no longer a member.27 Apr 10:25 PM
New ZealandPolice look for link in service station heistsPolice are investigating three robberies at Auckland service stations within kilometres of each other inside a week.24 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandMan admits $155k sports club theftThe fraud committed by an Auckland man who stole money from the sports club he chaired was only discovered when cheques he wrote to cover up his offending bounced.24 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea over $155K sports club theftA West Auckland man has pleaded guilty to the theft of $155,000 from a sports club.23 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandRatepayers billed in sports club theftRatepayers are footing a larger than expected bill for a West Auckland artificial turf after the theft of $155,000 from a sports club.22 Apr 09:51 PM
Banking and financeCrown makes closing arguments in Belgrave lawyer caseA now-disbarred lawyer accused of helping a property developer borrow millions of dollars from a finance company cannot argue he was an innocent agent, says the Crown in its closing submissions.15 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandHamilton TAB robbedThree men armed with a firearm and a knife robbed a Hamilton TAB last night, police say.12 Apr 10:46 PM
RoyalsRoyals' route smash-and-grabThieves carried out a jewellery store smash-and-grab on the royal tour route just hours before yesterday's parade.12 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandMan admits robbing pokie winnerA 21-year-old Syrian man pushed an elderly woman to the ground and stole money he had seen her win from a pokies machine earlier that night, a court has heard.08 Apr 01:09 AM
New ZealandSuper-thief honed skill in NZA burglar nicknamed "Spiderman" for his acrobatic break-ins to the homes of Australia's super-rich cut his teeth robbing affluent New Zealand properties from a young age, police say.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandStolen guns prompt security warningGun owners are being warned to upgrade from unsecure wooden cabinets following a recent burglary of a Coromandel home in which several firearms were taken.02 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandOff-duty cop chases jewellery thief in WellingtonAn off-duty senior police officer who pursued a robber out of a Wellington jewellery store was forced to back off when she was confronted by a gun.11 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced for $200,000 ACC fraudA woman who defrauded ACC of more than $200,000 has been sentenced to 11 months' home detention, the corporation says.11 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandUS cop offers reward for stolen memory cardA retired US police officer has offered a reward for his memory card to be returned after his camera was stolen in Taupo.10 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeen: Legal highs sparked crime spreeA teenager who blamed legal highs for a mini crime spree was today jailed for six months so he could go cold turkey before starting a rehabilitation programme.07 Mar 03:04 AM
