New ZealandBunnings to use facial recognition tech to target repeat offendersThe hardware retailer will first test the system in two Hamilton stores from April.07 Mar 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.03 Mar 05:00 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quit26 Jan 07:52 PM
New Zealand'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jail12 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addiction23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spree19 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than cops14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks 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 meatPolice found about $1000 worth of meat in the vehicle.02 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
WorldAlmost 800 UK shoplifting offences go unsolved each dayData reveal 18% rise in number of investigations closed by police with no suspect.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlat battery thwarts supermarket shoplifter's escapePolice arrested him in the carpark – and found he had more than stolen groceries.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Warehouse security guard threatened with knife after confronting shoplifterThe man had been eating food from the shelves inside the store.01 Aug 05:46 AM
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould 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 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
