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'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbers
It was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.
Diwali robbery: Auckland restaurant staff stringing up lights threatened at gunpoint, one hurt
The incident happened at the Mithaiwala Indian Vegetarian Restaurant around 11.30pm.
'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked down
The thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.
Men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet
The museum invited viewers to “make use of the fixture individually and privately”.
'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace con
He sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.
Accused walks free, victim jailed for calling alleged burglar's lawyer a f***wit in court
'I asked him questions about his girlfriend playing ‘hide the sausage’ with my client."
Five youths arrested after drivers flee police in West Auckland
A stolen vehicle was spotted on West Coast Rd around 3.30am.
Man returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffee
In a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.
'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed
'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'
Auckland vape store hit again in overnight robbery
It is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.
White-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppression
The judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.
Iowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in court
Madison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.
‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab
"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."
‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prison
Rebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.
Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flat
Tamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
From pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceit
Over more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.
'Theft isn't the answer': Man loses family jewellery following caravan heist
The $10,000 caravan was stolen despite 'unbreakable' wheel clamps.
'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
Albany car yard burglary: Auckland police charge two men over stolen jet skis, ramming cop cars
A 38- and 40-year-old will appear in North Shore District Court today over the incident.
Armed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from them
The armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.
All Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2023
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Auckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trial
His lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Man spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gambling
Jake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.
'We're living a life sentence': Mum’s four years of pain after son’s waterfront killing
“It’s every mother’s worst, worst nightmare."
Why a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' payments
The woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.
Trial date set: Retired rugby star denies selling guns to gang, faking burglary
A sixth charge has been added since his last court appearance.
Auckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robbery
It's understood one of the offenders had a firearm.
'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepoint
A victim says she suffers emotionally and psychologically, and had to get counselling.
Two ram raids in two days - Liquor store newest target of school holiday crime
A second ram raid has occurred in Hawke's Bay just one day after a dairy was targeted.