Northland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto player
Snippets of news from around the region.
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ANZ settles with scam victim, Canadian killer in NZ & Govts warning over China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 March, 2023
New Zealand's biggest bank pays up after scammers target pensioner, why things aren’t all as they seem in the health sector and documents reveal fears our Government has over China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Hi Eagle, it’s Jack: Police helicopter unit responds to boy’s backyard message
"Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact."
The total number of ram raids last year revealed
In two years there has been a 465 per cent increase in ram raids.
Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
Locals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.
NZ's most prolific retail crime couple arrested, face 80 theft, robbery charges
Police say the man and women have allegedly stolen more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Brassed off: ‘Idiot’ steals and damages Barmy Army's iconic trumpet
The group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.
Cyclone Gabrielle: National’s Christopher Luxon slams criminals, opposes ‘flood tax’
Christopher Luxon has hit out at the Government for downplaying crime fears.
Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
Three waters could be axed today, retail crime surge & Kiwi kidnapped in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 February , 2023
Controversial government policies could be axed today, the death toll keeps climbing from the devastating Turkey/Syria quake & a Kiwi pilot is kidnapped by Indonesian separatist fighters in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Ram raiders hit West Auckland tobacco store
The Toyota hatchback used in the raid was left dumped in front of the Wicked Habits store.
‘Disgusting’: Kiwi star Sam Neill’s love scam warning
'Their sole purpose is exploiting people’s weaknesses and lonely hearts.'
Man accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k loss
Its alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.
$200k hammer heist: Two more admit to brazen daylight jewellery store smash-and-grab at busy Auckland mall
Three masked men shattered the business' display cases in broad daylight.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Car worth $100k stolen, dumped on road in pieces
Vehicle owner is waiting to hear back from police after thieves stole his 1977 Mazda.
Focus: Catalytic converter thieves caught red-handed as trend grows
Portage Cars in New Lynn has caught two would-be catalytic converter thieves in the last month that could the business and other victim motorists thousands to replace. Video / NZ Herald
US woman's bogus good Samaritan story earns her jail time
The woman has been sentenced to three years in prison on state theft charges.
West Auckland liquor store targeted in overnight ram raid
West Liquor on Henderson Valley Rd is the latest victim of the ram raid crime wave.
Lyttelton gift shop stock down when cruise ships visit
Business owner suspects some passengers are helping themselves.
Two 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robbery
A worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.
Man hospitalised after car stolen, attacked on street
The incident happened early this morning.
Ancestry website leads NZ woman to her bank robber birth father
NZ woman's search for biological father took 20 years and wasn't quite what she expected.
Focus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintings
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ Herald
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
The motive of this crime was the value of the French bulldogs, not Lady Gaga.
Focus: Christchurch’s Gun City ram raided, ammo strewn across the store
Christchurch’s Gun City was ram raided overnight with the offenders making off with an air rifle and a paintball gun. Video / George Heard
Central NZ rattled by quake, potential Alzheimer's breakthrough & fuel stations living in fear | Focus Morning Bulletin 1 December, 2022
Central North Island rocked by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's medication & fuel stations fearing further ram raids in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Accused shoplifter faces raft of new charges
Letiecia Wilson has 17 charges added to the list – covering more than $8800 of goods.
Gang crackdown extended, Three Waters warnings & rare protests in China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 November, 2022
Police crackdown on gangs extended, Three Waters entrenchment warnings were made & rare protests sweep China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
North Shore residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Locals call for change as businesses are robbed and residents live in fear.
Focus: Residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Locals call for change as businesses are robbed and residents live in fear. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Shocking footage shows latest ram raid on fine wine retailer - 'Something has to change'
There have been 42 raids on Glengarry stores - most in the past 18 months.
Northland cop not charged for alleged shoplifting
The officer paid a reparation and was trespassed from the store for alleged shoplifting.
Watch: Wellington ram raid of Thirsty Liquor Island Bay
CCTV shows the thieves ramming into Thirsty Liquor Island Bay. Video / Supplied