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Beehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.
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Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police
Police say shots have been fired at surfers riding waves in Taharoa in the Waikato.
Jury continues deliberations over Taupo murder accused
The jury this morning continued their deliberations into the Taupo shooting.
Farmers criticise police as cattle-killing probe stalls
Farmers whose animals were shot criticise lack of progress in police inquiry.
Self-styled crime fighter suffers brain haemorrhage chasing thieves
Alan Manhire had been patrolling the streets of Mayfield, Ashburton, for three years.
Taupo shooting: Son got home to find dad dying on doorstep
A juror has been dismissed after constantly nodding off during the trial.
The great cow robbery: 65 stock stolen from 'bloody angry' farmer
'You feel bloody angry about it,' says farmer looted of $130,000 worth of stock.
Taupo murder trial to begin Tuesday
The jury has been selected but the trial will begin tomorrow.
Cannabis conviction rate going to pot as attitudes shift
A police spokesperson said officers' approach to cannabis had not changed.
Three people arrested after avocado heists
Police have arrested two men and a women after avocados were stolen in the Bay of Plenty.
Big Read: The killing of Kim - texts reveal how relationship ended in murder
From Arohena to the High Court in Hamilton - the killing of Kim Richmond exposed.
Murder or manslaughter? Jury continues deliberations
The high court jury deciding Cory Jefferies fate continue its deliberations today.
Did Cory Jefferies murder Kim Richmond? Jury begins deliberations
Kim Richmond's family and friends wear red roses in her honour in court today.
Te Awamutu man's murder trial delayed a day
Cory Jefferies is accused of murdering his partner of 26 years, Kim Richmond.
Horror discovery: Strangled pheasants found on beach
'We don't know how the birds got here or how they died, but it's bloody horrible."
Raiders swoop on green gold
Avocado thefts spike with one orchardist hit repeatedly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Avocado heist: Orchard stripped but haul inedible
About $100,000 worth of avocados stolen from Northland orchard.
Discontent over lack of rustling prosecutions
Police urge farmers to use CCTV to help provide evidence of offences.
Call for CCTV cameras in dairy sheds
Animal rights groups want MPI stripped of animal welfare responsibilities.
Lifestyle block homicide: Police question neighbours
Police talk to neighbours after body found at Canterbury home.
Kaitāia pāua poacher jailed for a year
Paua will be gone in 10 years unless plundering stops, says local.
Man admits threatening 75yo fishery officer
Seeing the fishery officer the next day, Engu said: 'I'll get someone to take you out'.
Low blow: Pinnacle Stone family business out of pocket after theft
The stolen slabs are estimated to be worth about $10,000.
Grisly forest find: Carcasses butchered 'professionally'
Security company said dump site looked like a crime scene.
Teen fined over trout-hatchery poaching
A teen trout poacher has been fined $700 for stealing fish from the trout hatchery.
Low-speed, 12km/h chase on SH1: The stolen tractor and tasered driver
A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.
Oyster farmer's DIY justice nets almost $2000
Police couldn't prove alleged thief had taken all the oysters - so farmer did it himself.
Three caught illegally selling oysters and mullet
Three Northlanders convicted for breaches of the Fisheries Act
Huntly roads closed as AOS carries out raids
Armed police are searching properties in Huntly.
New noisy tool in Kaitaia's fight against crime
Store sells air horns at half price to community fed up with petty crime.
Golden Bay farm manager convicted for abusing cows
He broke the tails of cows, hit them with a metal pipe, kicked, kneed and punched them.