PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than copsPolice rate Govt plans as 'worse than status quo' on several measures, including safety.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
WellingtonLower Hutt shop manager beaten unconscious by group of girlsThe woman was following the girls thinking police were on the way to arrest them.02 Sep 05:26 AM
WellingtonA big mis-steak: Three arrested in Wellington with car full of shoplifted meat02 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefit28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandThe Warehouse security guard threatened with knife after confronting shoplifter01 Aug 05:46 AM
PremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concerns06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
Crime'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shopliftersJudge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.16 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandEarly prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violenceThe recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.30 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand$10k shoplifting spree: Two of Auckland's allegedly most prolific offenders arrestedOne man faces seven charges, with three valued at over $1000, in Waitākere Court.21 May 06:34 AM
New Zealand'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictionsSantana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.05 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Serial and prolific:' Woman who stole $25k worth of goods has 150 dishonesty convictionsNow she's appealed her two years, six months jail term saying it's manifestly excessive.09 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifterKenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.17 Mar 11:00 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
