CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theftKate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.08 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettesAn exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.07 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesCatalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fireAn investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.07 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandRobber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop carHis mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.06 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heistPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandMissing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket workerPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandMan 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.04 Sep 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appealShannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.04 Sep 05:36 AM
KahuPolice looking for two nice-smelling home invaders after perfume, jewellery theftHomeowners warn neighbours about brazen daylight home invasion.04 Sep 12:19 AM
New Zealand'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.'03 Sep 05:58 AM
New Zealand'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."03 Sep 05:39 AM
New ZealandKids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police sayA total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.30 Aug 08:49 AM
World'Like I hit the lottery': US man arrested after finding $8,400 in carparkThe man says he didn't steal it. But police disagree, and have charged him with larceny.30 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandOfficers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglariesThe person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.30 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foiled attempts to curb offendersOPINION: Our editorial on offenders flouting conditions of home detention.29 Aug 05:00 PM
World21-year-old pregnant mother fatally shot in Ohio after alleged shopliftingThe young woman was the mother of two sons, aged 6 and 3.29 Aug 12:36 AM
VideoFootage of shoplifting and assault incidents releasedFoodstuffs has released footage of alleged shoplifting and assault incidents including brazen thefts and an attack on a security guard. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Aug 07:38 PM
CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland McDonald’s robbed by armed group of four, staff assaultedPolice are seeking witnesses.26 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
World86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades agoThe 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.23 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandWho dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolenA reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.22 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandBar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbersTwo staff were closing the restaurant when the robbers arrived.21 Aug 11:30 PM
CrimePolice hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robberyPolice got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.18 Aug 05:53 AM
CrimeWatch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeperA "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.18 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandAisle be watching: Supermarket chain sets up self-service cameras to catch cheatsThe goal is to prevent mis-scans at the checkout, Woollies says.17 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fireThe 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandArrests after Tūtira burglary and chase of stolen carA burglary was interrupted by a shop owner in Tūtira.13 Aug 05:15 AM
New Zealand'I don't know what to make of it': Woman steals nearly $1.6m from ailing older sisterBronwyn Rutter paid $1.5m back but then went on to take smaller amounts.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen carIt follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.10 Aug 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store workerAfter the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.09 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTeen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jailDisguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.08 Aug 06:00 AM
