New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spreeThe pair have been charged as a new police team targeting retail crime is launched.18 Jul 06:05 AM
PremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff19 Jun 05:52 AM
Crime'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shoplifters16 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandEarly prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violence30 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand$10k shoplifting spree: Two of Auckland's allegedly most prolific offenders arrested21 May 06:34 AM
New Zealand'Serial and prolific:' Woman who stole $25k worth of goods has 150 dishonesty convictions09 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifterThe 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in towRosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.10 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandGroup of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raidThe youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.28 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is hereHow a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.23 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Enough is enough – retail crime is not victimless and hurts shoppersOPINION: The majority of retail crime is organised crime and involves repeat offending.30 Jan 02:00 AM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.23 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandThree youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grabPolice say they're still hunting for two men.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police sayPolice say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.27 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandWill Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland dairy worker attacked in armed robberyPolice investigating after shop attendant struck by an offender during the raid.04 Dec 06:27 AM
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
New ZealandToy World robbers make away with $2000 worth of LegoThe alleged robbers pushed two workers and a member of the public during their getaway. Video / Tommer HuWatch29 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter facing dozens of charges, $400 worth of chocolate among theftsThe 46-year-old woman faces more than 80 charges.03 Sep 01:35 AM
Crime'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judgeMore than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.27 Jul 06:18 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's law career?Ghahraman was denied discharge without conviction for shoplifting and fined $1860.28 Jun 08:40 AM
New ZealandMan has 100+ shoplifting convictions, but doesn't think he should be in jailLukin Hamlin stole hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars worth of goods in one go.29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Baby-carrying mum’s shoplifting attempt foiled; Pak'nSave staff praisedThe confronting video shows a 'sad reality' that is becoming more common, Foodstuffs says.10 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandTikTok user shares video of an attempted shopliftingA TikTok user shared video of an attempted shoplifting at Pakn'Save Tamatea in Napier. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandPerson injured confronting shoplifters outside supermarketPolice are looking for the two people who had left without paying for groceries.23 Mar 01:08 AM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trialIs Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?09 Feb 06:16 PM
