One of the men charged with looting after the earthquake is autistic and has a mental disability that compels him to steal light fittings.

The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.

A woman who allegedly left New Zealand with her Chinese partner when Westpac mistakenly put $10 million into his account in 2009 has been arrested at Auckland International Airport.

A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.

A person was caught on camera allegedly stealing shoes from a flood-damaged Onehunga home. Video / Supplied

Auckland pharmacist Grant Gillard says he is relieved a traumatic and tragic event is behind him after police told him today he would not be charged over the death of a burglar he confronted last year.