Armed hold-up: Pair jailed for meth-fuelled robbery of tavern
Why getaway driver was given harsher sentence than robber 'brandishing ... a pistol'.
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Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
Gun pointed at staff's head as bar worker forced to her knees, told to open safe
It is the latest in a string of armed robberies which police believe may be linked.
Turf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigating
A security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.
Radio and TV host Andrew Mulligan has ute stolen
He urged anyone who has seen it to message him.
Seven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugs
Gore police executed 19 search warrants.
Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel in Bay of Islands
The $35,000 boat is likely to be written off given the amount of water inside.
Auckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBD
The four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.
'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theft
Kate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.
Power tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglaries
Offenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.
‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes
An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.
Catalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fire
An investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.
Robber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop car
His mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Man pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess'
'I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.
'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appeal
Shannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.
Police looking for two nice-smelling home invaders after perfume, jewellery theft
Homeowners warn neighbours about brazen daylight home invasion.
'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life
"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."
Kids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.
'Like I hit the lottery': US man arrested after finding $8,400 in carpark
The man says he didn't steal it. But police disagree, and have charged him with larceny.
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Editorial: Foiled attempts to curb offenders
OPINION: Our editorial on offenders flouting conditions of home detention.
21-year-old pregnant mother fatally shot in Ohio after alleged shoplifting
The young woman was the mother of two sons, aged 6 and 3.
Footage of shoplifting and assault incidents released
Foodstuffs has released footage of alleged shoplifting and assault incidents including brazen thefts and an attack on a security guard. Video / Supplied
Four firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robbery
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.
Auckland McDonald’s robbed by armed group of four, staff assaulted
Police are seeking witnesses.
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades ago
The 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.
Who dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolen
A reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.
Bar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbers
Two staff were closing the restaurant when the robbers arrived.
Police hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robbery
Police got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.
Watch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeper
A "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.