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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.

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.