Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.

Robert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.

'It’s just such a shame that someone’s taken that away from us.'

He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.

'You breached that fundamental trust they had in you.'

The alleged offenders were aged 35, 25 and 18 and face shoplifting charges.

There were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.

The Aussie mother is accused of helping Michel Germani rob his own jewellery store.

A young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".

Ethan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.

A bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.

Judiciary says 'managed appropriately and without deviation from standard procedures'.

Owner says the alleged thief had previously stolen a chair and tried to hit her.

Janak Patel's last moments have now been revealed.

The slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.

The G.A.S service station was targeted just after 9pm.

Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.

Two sisters say they feel 'violated' and deflated after the hotel room incident.

'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'

The franchise owner said his stores have been robbed eight times this year.

Woman's trauma, mental health acknowledged but not enough to keep her from being deported.

Kayla Dawson, 22, will undergo a psychiatric check before she is allowed to plead guilty.

Mihiata Morgan's offending history went from 'zero to 100', her lawyer said.

Remain vigilant, keep valued items on you, and pack safely and smartly.

The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.

A witness said there were 'police everywhere with guns'.