Crime'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heistsIt's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill bar manager stole $88,000, Trust denies offending due to lax practicesThe defendant worked at the Northern Tavern and was in charge of weekly stocktakes.18 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.18 Jan 06:08 AM
Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandPriest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from churchA church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.18 Jan 04:32 AM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.18 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman to appear in court next monthGhahraman resigned on Tuesday. Police visited her home and laid charges on Wednesday.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Party leaders failed Golriz GhahramanOPINION: 'This represents a shocking failure of political leadership.'17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman with shopliftingGolriz Ghahraman is facing two shoplifting charges over two December incidents.17 Jan 04:13 AM
New ZealandFamily holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his carThe Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.16 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandGolriz Gharahman’s replacement: Who is Celia Wade-Brown?Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own accountLisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.16 Jan 02:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Security footage circulates of Golriz Ghahraman's alleged shopliftingThe footage appears to show Ghahraman slipping a designer bag into one other large bag.16 Jan 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailScotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.15 Jan 10:49 PM
PoliticsWhat's next for Golriz Ghahraman: Expulsion? Resignation? Exoneration?The Green MP faces a police investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident.15 Jan 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Good Samaritan' steals e-scooter A 'good Samaritan' has stolen an e-scooter after the rider fell off in Stokes Valley Video / Supplied Watch13 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman's alleged shoplifting two days before ChristmasThe Green MP's reputation is 'tarnished', says political commentator.10 Jan 10:27 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen MP Golriz Ghahraman stands aside from portfolios after being accused of shopliftingThe Green Party has confirmed it is aware of the allegations against Ghahraman.10 Jan 04:02 AM
WorldMen arrested after breaking into live TV studio in EcuadorNoises similar to gunshots could be heard in the background.09 Jan 09:47 PM
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 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
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
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
