Man arrested over alleged theft of Banksy artwork
The artwork was stolen less than hour after its reveal.
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Two liquor store staffers injured in robbery
Three men have been arrested and will appear in court on December 26.
Lift-off and loot: Man steals $34k from carry-on bags mid-flight
A passenger has been arrested for allegedly stealing $34k from travellers’ carry-on bag.
Where is Unichem's defibrillator?
“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”
Health board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption case
The men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.
Midnight ram raid at West Auckland dairy, burglars still at large
The superette in Massey was hit around 12.30am.
Salesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jail
The farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.
'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theft
An Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.
Have you seen this truck? Police seek info on burglaries
Police are seeking information in relation to a vehicle of interest in Waihī burglaries.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"
Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.
How to avoid stolen packages this Christmas
Police are urging the community to be vigilant this summer.
Four youths arrested after Pakuranga bakery ram-raided; nearby vape stores burgled
Significant damage was caused at the bakery.
'Oi, what are you doing?’: Ex-sprinter chases man caught stealing TV at mall
An ex-sprinter helped police track down an alleged thief as he attempted a sneaky getaway.
Victims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homes
The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages
He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.
Firearm and drugs seized in Hamilton Police raids
Police have seized a firearm and drugs in a search of three houses in Hamilton.
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
'Was a bit drunk': Thief returns cafe owner’s stolen truck with sorry note
Varun Chada couldn't believe it when his truck reappeared with a sorry note attached.
Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing
The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.
‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind
They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.
News publisher tackles thief in attempted citizen's arrest
NBR owner Todd Scott attempted to make a citizen's arrest after seeing a man stealing from a supermarket. Video / Supplied
Māori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylight
The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.
Man on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle bracelet
He was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.
Sledgehammer-wielding robber caught by police
The 42-year-old launched the brazen attack at West Auckland's LynnMall.
Reward offered for sound return of expensive machine
A trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.
Fuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spending
Nilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.
'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.
Brothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblaster
Theft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.
'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit
The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
Watch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shop
Police are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.