Crime'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddlerHe had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video. 22 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over violent Auckland crime spreeIt's alleged the man, armed with a knife, burgled seven homes and stole two cars. 21 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey followed a truck for 500km – then they stole $167m in jewelleryNew York Times: Prosecutors are calling it 'the largest jewellery heist in US history'.19 Jun 09:11 PM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
WorldFilm director killed, diamond Rolex feared motive in stabbingLondoner Jennifer Abbott was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg.18 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shopliftersJudge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.16 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theftThe judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.09 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeGangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D gunsHe was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.08 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand13-year-old among five arrested in car theft spree north of ChristchurchPolice used road spikes to stop the stolen cars in Pegasus.06 Jun 06:05 AM
New Zealand$95,000 sculpture stolen from Christchurch centre, locals devastatedThe sculpture, named Flight, by Llew Summers, depicts a large bird and weighs 2.2 tonnes.06 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandDefibrillator theft among 18 charges man faces over alleged crime spreePolice arrested the man near Takapuna late last week and he remains in custody.03 Jun 01:37 AM
CrimeTensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four daysDirector Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.02 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Community have their eyes': Police recover stolen pounamuNgāi Tahu members need a permit to collect pounamu from rivers.31 May 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time. 28 May 08:00 AM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'All crime is crime': Police Minister on 'confusing' shoplifting loss threshold memoPolice Minister called Newstalk ZB to “clarify” a “poorly-worded" police memo. 27 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandNZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.26 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandPolice directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarificationRetailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.26 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandFinders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theftThe woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.26 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen AudiHe has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.25 May 06:00 AM
CrimeJudge grants mercy for phone repairer who went viral trying to AirDrop intimate photoHis name cannot be published but his face is all over the internet. 23 May 02:25 AM
CrimeJail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fareThe woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.21 May 02:20 AM
CrimeNZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contractsCorrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.20 May 02:21 AM
CrimeShopkeepers foil robbery attempt in ManukauThe electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / SuppliedWatch18 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandUK bank accuses Westpac of ‘critical errors’ after customer sent $158k to wrong account Westpac denies liability, blaming the customer for keying the wrong account details.15 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM
