New ZealandWatch: Break-in at popular food truck, ribs offered as rewardThe tool kit for catching criminals has now been expanded to include flame-grilled ribs.25 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignityOPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'24 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailFire alarm-activating thieves hit Auckland Mitre 10, take full trolley of gear"It should be a really easy arrest": Registration, photos were supplied to the police.24 Jan 01:21 AM
New Zealand'I only had one pinot gris': What brought a $2.7m fraudster back before courtTessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming trafficThe male sex toy was worth $189.99.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandRandy thief makes off with sex toy as shop owner chases after himA randy thief’s passion got the better of him on Monday as he brazenly stole a male sex-toy from Invercargill adult gift store Sinderellas, hightailing it across the road with the shop owner with owner Vanessa Scully chasing on foot. Video / Sinderellas Adult Gift StoreWatch22 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandService station robbery: Half a dozen people break down door, knife allegedly pulled on staff member, $1000 takenHalf a dozen people broke through the locked door and demanded to be given the till.22 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob members ransack P dealer’s home in ‘gang taxing’Hamiora Chase and three others stole cash, phones, a set of keys and bank cards.22 Jan 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Crime and CCTV - The Privacy Act is getting in the way of catching criminalsOPINION: Criminals are being protected by the Privacy Act — and the police can't help.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of greyOPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.21 Jan 02:00 AM
Crime'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heistsIt's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill bar manager stole $88,000, Trust denies offending due to lax practicesThe defendant worked at the Northern Tavern and was in charge of weekly stocktakes.18 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.18 Jan 06:08 AM
Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandPriest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from churchA church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.18 Jan 04:32 AM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.18 Jan 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Party leaders failed Golriz GhahramanOPINION: 'This represents a shocking failure of political leadership.'17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman to appear in court next monthGhahraman resigned on Tuesday. Police visited her home and laid charges on Wednesday.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman with shopliftingGolriz Ghahraman is facing two shoplifting charges over two December incidents.17 Jan 04:13 AM
New ZealandFamily holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his carThe Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.16 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandGolriz Gharahman’s replacement: Who is Celia Wade-Brown?Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own accountLisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.16 Jan 02:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Security footage circulates of Golriz Ghahraman's alleged shopliftingThe footage appears to show Ghahraman slipping a designer bag into one other large bag.16 Jan 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailScotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.15 Jan 10:49 PM
PoliticsWhat's next for Golriz Ghahraman: Expulsion? Resignation? Exoneration?The Green MP faces a police investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident.15 Jan 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Good Samaritan' steals e-scooter A 'good Samaritan' has stolen an e-scooter after the rider fell off in Stokes Valley Video / Supplied Watch13 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman's alleged shoplifting two days before ChristmasThe Green MP's reputation is 'tarnished', says political commentator.10 Jan 10:27 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen MP Golriz Ghahraman stands aside from portfolios after being accused of shopliftingThe Green Party has confirmed it is aware of the allegations against Ghahraman.10 Jan 04:02 AM
WorldMen arrested after breaking into live TV studio in EcuadorNoises similar to gunshots could be heard in the background.09 Jan 09:47 PM
