New Zealand's biggest benefit fraudster, is accusing authorities of 'legalised theft'.

Lindsay Lohan's legal battles over the alleged theft of a necklace at a store in Venice continues.

A 14-year-old was injured in a 20m plunge as he fled shop security staff - all for a pair of $25 shoes.

Police are investigating four robberies that occurred in Auckland overnight committed by a machete-wielding group.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced on his 19th, 20th, and 21st charges of taking a motor vehicle, in the Christchurch District Court today.

The identity of a long-serving accountant who stole more than $5.4 million from a family-owned business group can now be revealed.