CrimeCharges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing itThe alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.08 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandMan threatened staff with knife in attempted Hastings service station robberyA man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.06 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandStolen unicorn sculpture returned one year laterThe sculpture was stolen from an iconic Nelson home.01 Jan 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Act of complete foolishness': Oz musician at Rhythm and Alps festival admits to shopliftingA photo posted online appears to show the band member putting an item in his bag.01 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandThieves less likely to target ‘unattractive’ cars, say policePolice urge car owners to take extra caution after spike in car thefts in North Auckland.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shopsTwo vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.28 Dec 02:45 AM
New Zealand'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into storesRam raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to workDairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why crime spikes over the Christmas holidaysOPINION: Crime tends to increase along with the seasons, but how does that play out here?24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMan arrested over alleged theft of Banksy artworkThe artwork was stolen less than hour after its reveal.23 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandTwo liquor store staffers injured in robberyThree men have been arrested and will appear in court on December 26.23 Dec 09:28 PM
TravelLift-off and loot: Man steals $34k from carry-on bags mid-flightA passenger has been arrested for allegedly stealing $34k from travellers’ carry-on bag.22 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhere is Unichem's defibrillator?“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”21 Dec 10:29 PM
BusinessHealth board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption caseThe men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.20 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandMidnight ram raid at West Auckland dairy, burglars still at largeThe superette in Massey was hit around 12.30am.20 Dec 06:58 PM
New ZealandSalesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jailThe farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.20 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theftAn Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen this truck? Police seek info on burglariesPolice are seeking information in relation to a vehicle of interest in Waihī burglaries.17 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandHospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZDavid Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'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?"06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pubBut despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow to avoid stolen packages this ChristmasPolice are urging the community to be vigilant this summer.05 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandFour youths arrested after Pakuranga bakery ram-raided; nearby vape stores burgledSignificant damage was caused at the bakery.03 Dec 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Oi, what are you doing?’: Ex-sprinter chases man caught stealing TV at mallAn ex-sprinter helped police track down an alleged thief as he attempted a sneaky getaway.03 Dec 05:57 AM
CrimeVictims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homesThe 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.01 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandFirearm and drugs seized in Hamilton Police raidsPolice have seized a firearm and drugs in a search of three houses in Hamilton.29 Nov 09:25 PM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Was a bit drunk': Thief returns cafe owner’s stolen truck with sorry noteVarun Chada couldn't believe it when his truck reappeared with a sorry note attached.25 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeBurglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housingThe burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behindThey thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.23 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNews publisher tackles thief in attempted citizen's arrestNBR owner Todd Scott attempted to make a citizen's arrest after seeing a man stealing from a supermarket. Video / SuppliedWatch23 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandMāori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylightThe kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.23 Nov 12:56 AM
