New ZealandStolen tow truck at centre of two-hour police pursuitInspector describes slow-speed police chase as the "most bizarre" pursuit he's ever been involved in.06 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandMasked men hold up Armourguard vanRobbers armed with a shotgun held up a Huntly Armourguard van as staff were transferring money from their van to the ANZ Bank.03 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandBurglar alarm will call... a taxiTaxi drivers are being trained as security guards to cut response times to burglar alarms at suburban homes and commercial properties.30 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandBurglar leaves mobile in house - gives himself upA North Shore burglar called a cellphone company to cancel his connection, but in the meantime the owners of the home had returned.29 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandCredit card scammers live the high lifeA syndicate of scammers buys a luxury lifestyle after obtaining the credit card details of genuine bank customers.24 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMedal thief's term fair: museum directorThe director of the Waiouru Army Museum is delighted one of the men convicted of stealing nearly 100 gallantry medals in late 2007 has been jailed for 11 years.22 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMedals theft man jailed for at least seven yearsA man who stole war medals from Waiouru Army Museum will spend between 7 and 11 years in jail.21 Oct 11:48 PM
New ZealandArmed robber busted by blood-sucking leechTasmanian police found only one piece of forensic evidence at the crime scene: a leech, engorged with blood.20 Oct 08:52 PM