Guest from Hell: Airbnb guest steals $18k of goods and host's identity
170 valuable items were stolen including a sleep apnoea machine and 55 inch television.
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$5000 reward for stolen briefcase full of 'heirlooms'
The briefcase was stolen from a Willis St property on Friday last week.
Outing 'shoplifters, thieves' could backfire for businesses
Businesses are being warned not to publicly name and shame suspected shoplifters.
Owner glad to get his prized trailer back
A generator and cash missing from stolen biltong trailer found dumped north of Whangārei.
Watch: 'Do or die' - four robbers flee as 21yo, 110kg dairy owner takes them on
"I didn't know if any of them had any weapons, but I had so much adrenaline ..."
Armed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incident
Man "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.
NZ Post delivery driver injured trying to stop alleged van theft
NZ Post driver has been taken in a moderate condition to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Chronic kleptomaniac sent back to prison
The 49-year-old has more than 150 convictions, has been in and out of jail for 32 years.
Police advise people to be vigilant after spike in burglaries
Vehicles and trailers have been targeted at businesses and residences in Whangārei.
Crime spree included theft of $20,000 worth of sunglasses
A burglar who stole more than $20,000 worth of sunglasses, has been locked up.
Court battle to decide if GST affects theft sentencing
A legal wrangle on whether GST applies to theft of an iPhone has reached Court of Appeal.
Two commercial utes and 80-year-old woman's car nicked
Octogenarian's car and two commercial utes stolen in a spate of thefts across Whangārei.
Man stabbed after aggravated robbery in Invercargill
Man stabbed during aggravated robbery at an Invercargill Night 'n Day on Thursday night.
The aliases, the cons, the elusive yacht trip: One of NZ's most wanted fugitives jailed
Conman Paul Bennett was arrested as he sailed into Sydney on a luxury yacht.
'Walking wounded': Hamilton aggravated robbery victims reunited, back at work
Karun Mittal got to thank his 'hero' who helped save him from armed robbers on Tuesday.
Young woman behind Auckland crime spree granted parole
She says she spent "too much time in prison to come back" and had "bigger things to do".
Stolen dog: Emotional plea to bring Snowy home after car theft
'She was wandering there and I guess someone might have picked her up.'
Wrong side of the law: 125 cops charged with criminal offending
The Herald reveals how many cops have been charged with crimes since 2015 - and why
'Go away yucky people': Mayor's message to armed thugs
The robbers were armed with gun and hammer.
Thief steals ice cream, flashes gun at shop assistant before taking off - on bike
Instead of payment, thief shows gun as he leaves QE2 Foodmarket with ice cream.
'Brazen' Jucy heist: 32 people charged, 90 vehicles recovered
The vehicles were found in dozens of suburbs across Auckland.
Teen jewel thieves nabbed
They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
Teen charged over robbery that left elderly woman in hospital
The elderly victim suffered a broken arm during the incident.
Elderly woman, 82, hospitalised after being robbed by youths
The woman was approached by two hooded youths who stole her handbag.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Chihuahua court fight with cop: Woman wins $6k legal costs from police
The festering dispute over the elderly dog has dragged on for three years.
Phillip Smith: The $1m runaway prisoner up for parole
Smith achieved infamy after fleeing his jail cell and escaping to Brazil, in disguise.
Prolific thief who stole mayor's car sentenced
Brendan McBride stole from his own mother, as well as the mayor of Upper Hutt.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe to be freed on parole
Dean Wickliffe has spent most of his life in prison.
On yer bike! Police on the trail of lockdown bike thieves
Victims suspect organised crime ring.
Thieves use lockdown to raid primary school garden
One person thought it was a community garden, so tried to dig up a feijoa tree.
Spilt milk: Arrest after stolen milk truck pursuit
Early morning pursuit ended after truck tyres were spiked by police causing it to crash.