New ZealandQuick 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.03 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandMan spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gamblingJake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.02 Oct 07:04 PM
New Zealand'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."01 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' paymentsThe woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandTrial date set: Retired rugby star denies selling guns to gang, faking burglaryA sixth charge has been added since his last court appearance.27 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robberyIt's understood one of the offenders had a firearm.27 Sep 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepointA victim says she suffers emotionally and psychologically, and had to get counselling.27 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandTwo ram raids in two days - Liquor store newest target of school holiday crimeA second ram raid has occurred in Hawke's Bay just one day after a dairy was targeted.26 Sep 08:56 PM
New ZealandFamily of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentencedThe victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.26 Sep 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArmed hold-up: Pair jailed for meth-fuelled robbery of tavernWhy getaway driver was given harsher sentence than robber 'brandishing ... a pistol'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandGun pointed at staff's head as bar worker forced to her knees, told to open safeIt is the latest in a string of armed robberies which police believe may be linked.17 Sep 06:03 AM
CrimeTurf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigatingA security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.15 Sep 05:21 AM
EntertainmentRadio and TV host Andrew Mulligan has ute stolenHe urged anyone who has seen it to message him.14 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandCoastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel in Bay of IslandsThe $35,000 boat is likely to be written off given the amount of water inside.11 Sep 03:26 AM
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
