Police investigating the slaying of farmer Scott Guy are following up reports of a woman trying to give away chocolate coloured Labrador puppies in a Palmerston North car park.

A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.

An ex-pharmacist told court he'd been asked by police to keep selling cold medicine to "pill shoppers" to help their surveillance operation.

Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.

A south Auckland liquor store was gutted by fire when a stolen car was driven into the building early this morning.

The principal of an elite Australian Catholic college has suspended a group of boys allegedly involved in a $6000 theft spree in Queenstown.

One of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.

Three people are being interviewed by police after a stolen car was chased through several south Auckland suburbs today.

A couple used Kiwi ingenuity and a simple hidden camera to catch a thief who allegedly stole more than $36,000.

A serial parking meter ram-raider has gone to prison for five years but has not been ordered to pay the $415,000 bill for the damage he did.