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Victim of stolen car crash named
Police have named the woman killed when a stolen car crashed in Auckland on Friday.

Police hunt runaway death-race youth
The driver of a car that smashed into a house left behind dead and dying friends to escape with those he was racing against just seconds before.

Police seek second car after fatal crash
At least one person fled the scene after a stolen car crashed into a house in Auckland last night, leaving one woman dead and two others injured.

AOS callout in Manukau
The Police Armed Offenders Squad is attending an incident in Flatbush, Manukau.

Swift justice meted out to soccer thieves
South Africa may have a soaring crime rate, but justice is administered swiftly as well.

Attempted robbery one big headache
After the first attempt failed, he probably should have knocked it on the head.

The fast and furious crime wave that costs us $100 million a year
The Weekend Herald delves into the underworld of car theft and discovers a thriving multimillion dollar industry.

Stolen car claims top $100 million
Motorists are paying more than $60 extra on their insurance premiums each year to cover stolen car claims.