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Robber drops big clue in fight

A criminal who bashed and robbed a Whangarei liquor store worker left a vital clue behind for police - his wallet.

Ex-council man accused of $43,000 rip-off

A former council call centre operator has been charged with milking more than $43,000 from more than 80 customers' credit cards.

Bag thefts result in removal

A major supermarket has been forced to remove rubbish sacks from shelves in the wake of alleged thefts.

Victims lose $130,000 to rip-off conman

When Duane Hapimana invited David Carroll into his home, he had no idea how much it would cost him.

Jail time for fire thefts

Two former fire systems contractors have been jailed for stripping buildings of potentially life-saving firefighting equipment.

Five Star founder jailed

Five Star group founder Neill Williams has been jailed for 3 years seven months for misleading investors.

Fall of Five Star's third musketeer

When Five Star finance company boss Neill Williams is sentenced in court today, it will be just the latest stage in a series of misadventures, reports Hamish Fletcher.

Knife-wielding offenders rob Dunedin dairy

A North Dunedin dairy was robbed by two knife-wielding offenders early this morning.

Boy burglar causes carnage

A "prolific" 12-year-old burglar is terrorising a Napier suburb, say police.

Quad bike thefts start earlier than expected

A spate of quad bike thefts in Waikato has come earlier than expected this year.

Valuable computer gear taken

Burglars have stolen a valuable computer and software from a Featherston man struck down with motor neuron disease.

Gallery owner slams theft

An art gallery owner who had a quilt stolen by an elderly English tourist says he can't believe she has left the country without being charged - or saying sorry.

Dunedin victim assaults rescuer

A good Samaritan was punched in the face and had his car stolen after assisting a man to escape a gang fight in Dunedin, police say.

Art thief claims she threw piece away

The 75-year-old English woman who stole a quilt which was on display at the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown told police she put it in a rubbish bin after taking it.

Bay police bust poaching ring

Museum art thief arrested

The woman who stole an art work in a brazen theft from the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown was arrested last night in Te Anau.

Rare theft sparks concern (+video)

Police are hunting a woman dressed in a large overcoat who strode into the Lakes Districts Museum and stole a large silk kimono.

Putting the screws on number plate theft

Stealing number plates in West Auckland will be much harder for thieves as police work their way around carparks fitting vehicles with security screws.