New Zealand‘It’s frustrating’: Driver wrongly accused in petrol theft mix-up speaks outThe misreading of a licence plate is causing headaches for an innocent Auckland driver.25 Dec 03:28 AM
Crime$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraudLittle did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate van robbery on SH10 near KerikeriA man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight23 Dec 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car backThe victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spikeReport suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.19 Dec 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
Crime'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floorThe woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robberyPolice have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.17 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robberThe 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.16 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandUp to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports clubThousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.15 Dec 11:45 PM
CrimeXmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT busHe said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFestival of Lights lighting stolen in New PlymouthPopular event spoiled by the theft of over $10,000 worth of lighting.12 Dec 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playgroundPolice are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.11 Dec 09:58 PM
Crime'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.11 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attackIt took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.10 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assaultThe robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.10 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandThieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashedThe preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.10 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeEx-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in AustraliaA conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.09 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandSupermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespassFoodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.06 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested after allegedly targeting 12 Auckland open homes, stealing jewelleryThe woman was to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.05 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland dairy worker attacked in armed robberyPolice investigating after shop attendant struck by an offender during the raid.04 Dec 06:27 AM
CrimeWhere's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missingEru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.01 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeJailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plotSifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.30 Nov 08:31 PM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
Black CapsHagley Oval thieves swipe cameras from broadcasters covering Black Caps testUK Talksport viewers left with audio-only coverage after broadcasting cameras stolen.30 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandHow $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.29 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandStolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier ownersBinoculars from 1986 shipwreck disappeared from a Westshore verandah this week.29 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandYoung couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraudA young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandVictims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twiceOne of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserveStaff at the sanctuary are 'very upset'.20 Nov 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailRevealed: The NZ town with the most business break-insThe data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontationA thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.18 Nov 05:13 AM