CrimeDairy worker recounts confrontation with disguised teens armed with tomahawk during robberyPolice have described the morning hold-up of the Gisborne store as 'brazen'.08 Mar 08:12 PM
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New ZealandPolice hunt masked robbers who hit Rotorua convenience storeThree people entered the store with masks on 'demanding items' before fleeing.07 Mar 05:20 AM
New Zealand'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the publicThe Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.06 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.03 Mar 05:00 AM
AucklandPolice seek victim of Auckland train station robberySix people were arrested over the aggravated robbery.02 Mar 06:24 AM
New Zealand'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.01 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We don’t feel that safe anymore': Tourists hit by West Auckland van break-inThey had bought the campervan just three days earlier and insured it that week.28 Feb 05:52 AM
New ZealandItalian tourists’ campervan broken into days after they purchased itItalian couple Elisa Raso and Andrea Pelizzaro lost laptops, cash and copies of documents in the theft. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinetPolice say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.27 Feb 08:11 AM
New Zealand'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prisonThe group stole a car and broke into businesses in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata.27 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonThief steals wood meant to cover storm damage costs for small rural school Ōpiki School is a rural primary school of 113 students near Manawatū.25 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldLouvre boss quits after $167.5m crown jewels heist, security failuresLaurence des Cars quit after months of pressure over a $167.5m jewel heist.24 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandShoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cakeThe 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldCrouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thiefPolice say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.20 Feb 02:04 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victim wakes to intrudersThe offenders allegedly fled in the victim's car.19 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandRed-light dash foils getaway after restaurant safe burglary in NewmarketThe 53-year-old is accused of stealing a restaurant safe with cash inside.18 Feb 05:45 AM
WorldAussie OnlyFans model sorry after Bali bikini theft sparks online threatsGemma Doyle, 26, admitted to taking the swimwear after CCTV footage spread online.18 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand1kg silver bars, gold coins stolen in ‘significant’ West Auckland bullion heistOfficers want reports of anyone offering large amounts of silver or gold.17 Feb 03:56 AM
WorldWatch: Gold thief escapes on getaway donkeyPolice say the 26-year-old suspect used a forklift to break into the shop.12 Feb 07:05 PM
Crime'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence'This is not a case of cultural misunderstanding,' the judge emphasised. 12 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandSchool, daycare and sports centre broken into as spate of thefts hits suburbPremises in the Gisborne suburb of Te Hapara have experienced multiple burglaries.10 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police'I remember thinking to myself, ‘That coat does look a little goofy'.'07 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robberyStirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolenThe shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injuryHone Neal, 40, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot on Wednesday.05 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldEmpress' crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restoredThe Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of eight golden eagles.04 Feb 09:28 PM
New ZealandFrom catwalk to court: Designer pleads guilty to burglaryKharl WiRepa still faces a March 9 trial over an alleged $8400-plus Miss Rotorua fraud.04 Feb 08:19 PM
