Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldParis couple with children among four charged in Louvre heistProsecutor Laure Beccuau said the pair are parents from northern Paris.02 Nov 05:35 PM
WorldWoman among two newly charged in Louvre robberyThe 38-year-old woman sobbed in court, saying she feared for her children.01 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
World‘No harm was done’: Prosecutor offers deal in Louvre crown jewel theftParis prosecutor Laure Beccuau urged the thieves to return the $177.5m jewels.31 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldFrance arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist DNA evidence linked one arrested man to the Louvre’s seven‑minute heist.30 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandKmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleysRotorua's Kmart is among the first in the country to have trolley deposits.29 Oct 10:22 PM
WorldLouvre jewels still missing after arrestsDNA traces on a getaway scooter helped identify one 34-year-old suspect.29 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman accused of assaulting elderly person, stealing her glassesKurai Monoa Smith, 39, appeared in court over the alleged daylight incident in the CBD.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettesSuathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow. 25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Vigilante action': A man had his truck stolen, so he took it back, along with 84 beehives The hives contained live bees, with the colonies being worth more than $33k.25 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldLouvre thieves carjacked truck-mounted lift nine days before heistThe gang used a stolen 90-foot (27m) lift truck to scale the Louvre’s walls.23 Oct 09:40 PM
WorldLouvre chief admits camera blind spots after €88m jewel heistThe burglars took seven minutes to escape with the jewels, which include royal heirlooms.22 Oct 05:49 PM
WorldHere’s what could happen to the Louvre’s stolen jewelleryOne expert said it's likely the jewels have crossed borders and the thieves have buyers.22 Oct 04:00 PM
World$100m Louvre heist triggers security overhaulA 2019 audit found only a fourth of one Louvre wing had video coverage.21 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandArmed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill manA judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Louvre heist shows how the gold boom has made thieves bolderThe raid netted tiaras and jewels once owned by Empress Eugenie of France.21 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldHow the Louvre’s crown jewels vanished in just seven minutesThieves in hi-vis jackets scaled the Louvre’s walls using a truck-mounted lift.20 Oct 08:52 PM
WorldThe Louvre heist that shocked the world - Paris correspondent reveals further detailsPriceless jewels stolen in a brazen daytime raid at the Louvre - Paris correspondent Catherine Field joins Herald NOW live with updates on the fallout. Video / Herald NowWatch20 Oct 06:15 PM
WorldHow Paris became the home of the heistLouvre theft underlines France’s reputation as global hotspot for major art raids.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldParis Louvre heist lays bare museum security complaintsUnions said the museum’s security had been undermined by staff cuts.19 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandBrazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewelsBrazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of armed taxi robbery appears in courtThe charges relate to an incident in Rotorua early on Thursday.17 Oct 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Shoplifting law change risks undermining legal rightsOPINION: The change would mean police need prove only the act of taking goods.12 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeArrest after Father’s Day armed robbery at Hamilton steak houseOfficers found drugs, ammunition and stolen property during the raid.10 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandBurglary getaway driver started drinking, doing drugs and crime at 13Now Toma Arama-Heta is getting out of jail after his sentence was halved on appeal.10 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan leaps into van as thief drives off with it, suffers injuries in crashJacob Blake embarked on a lengthy crime spree fuelled by his meth addiction. 09 Oct 07:00 AM
WorldLondon police arrest 46 in phone theft crackdownPhone snatchings in city's tourist hotspots are common with over 80,000 stolen last year.06 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandAward-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at riskThieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.06 Oct 03:13 AM
BusinessFormer financial adviser who stole $1.7m from elderly clients and lived high life jailedMurray McClune spent the money on travel, food and entertainment and buying a house.06 Oct 12:06 AM
