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How one street beat the burglars
The crime-fighting success of residents in Hamilton's Fairview Downs earned praise from the police, and one resident says he hopes the story inspires others to do the same.
Pool thieves steal artificial leg
A man who lost his leg after a sports injury was dealt a second blow when thieves stole his prosthetic limb from a locker as he swam with friends.
Teen car thief apologises to pensioner
A 15-year-old Rotorua girl who took Gavin Hayes' car for a joy ride has apologised to the 82-year-old, the Rotorua Youth Court has heard.
Prison for Wanganui embezzler
A judge has told a former Wanganui businessman who stole thousands of dollars from clients that an apology for his crimes was "self-serving at the 11th hour".
Honeymoon memories lost in theft
An Australian couple's dream honeymoon has been shattered by thieves, and they're pleading for the return of their camera, stolen from a car-park building.
Neighbours credited with arrest of burglars
Police are crediting members of a Hamilton community with the arrest of four burglars who were caught after being chased by neighbours, including one on a push bike.
Meat thief had a bulge in his pants
A man was still on the lam this weekend after stuffing two large cuts of meat down his pants before running out of a foodmarket.
Woman allegedly stole $1m from sister
A 58-year-old Auckland women is facing numerous Crimes Act charges after she allegedly spent $1 million belonging to her sister.
Boy, 13, steals car and hits biker
A motorcyclist was thrown into the air when he was hit by a 13-year-old boy fleeing police in a stolen car.
Donations flood in for theft victim
Donations have been flooding in for Rotorua 82-year-old Gavin Hayes after a teenager allegedly stole his car which he can't afford to replace.
Navy band burgled during parade
New Zealand Navy Band members' personal possessions were stolen during a weekend break-in while the band was taking part in a military parade through Whangarei.
Policewoman denies theft of car
A policewoman charged over the theft of a flashy boyracer car says she had no part in the crime and blamed it on her criminal boyfriend at the time.
Ex-cop theft hearing: decision reserved
A judge has reserved his decision on a whether a former policewoman charged with supplying her uniform and notepad to her boyfriend to help him steal a car is guilty.
Boyracer: 'Next time I'll smoke you'
A boyracer caught after a 14-minute high-speed pursuit involving 10 police cars was unrepentant afterwards, telling officers: "Next time I'll smoke you."
Burglaries decline in big city
The number of burglaries across Auckland fell in the last year - but how did your suburb rate? The Herald breaks down the figures.
Sentence 'no walk in the park'
Kara Hurring - ex-partner of the 'Runaway millionaire' - says home detention is no "walk in the park'' and she is counting down the days until the sentence ends.
Farmers fraud accountant struck off
An Auckland accountant has been struck off for reusing more than $14,500 worth of department store gift vouchers to help herself, family and friends.