Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
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Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'
“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."
Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead
A member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.
'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist
Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.
'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on Thursday
The Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.
Stakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencing
It might not just be her political career that's over.
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.
'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland
The driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.
Watch: World's dumbest criminal? Woman's idiotic act before arrest
She thought she was being smart. Her act landed her in handcuffs.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
Watch: Police plea after spate of Christchurch power line tampering
Recent incidents have hit areas close to schools, preschools and homes.
Copper theft on the rise in Christchurch
Police are appealing for information after a recent spate of copper thefts in Christchurch. Video / NZ Police
'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit
The woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.
24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
Police urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonators
Police said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.
Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.
'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglar
Kohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.
Bag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud case
The FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.
'Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch church
It is yet another incident in a string of thefts against the community in recent years.
New Lynn, Henderson bus station assaults: Children as young as 10 arrested
School kids been attacked while waiting for their buses, creating fear in the community.
Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo
The whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.
Insurance rates skyrocket for NZ's most stolen car
Some insurance companies refuse to cover Toyota Aquas unless they have an immobiliser.
'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail
Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.
Murderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland park
Victim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.
'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'
Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
Woman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trick
Tira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
Caffeine-hit: Thieves help themselves to coffee cart parked outside owner's home
Bruce McKenzie rubbed his caffeine-free eyes and realised he wasn’t just seeing things.
Thief with a conscience? Widow in tears as stolen ashes returned
'I’m just so glad that they did the right thing and brought him back.'