'Life turned upside down': 16-year-old employee has $10k bike stolen on test ride
"I still pay him, he's just not getting a pay rise for the next couple of years probably."
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An architect is accused of stealing trade secrets. Today he had his say in court.
Michael Davies is accused of walking out the door with "thousands" of confidential files.
Wrong-way motorway driver crashes stolen car, steals another
Police abandoned the chase after the driver headed north in a southbound motorway lane.
Cake theft left sour taste at TVNZ birthday celebrations
The theft of a birthday cake led to a review of security at TVNZ's headquarters.
Man drove 100km to steal women's undies, court told
It's not the first time that Stephen Gardener has been in trouble over lingerie.
'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presents
Bad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.
Auckland architect accused of stealing trade secrets
Business plans and project files were allegedly stolen from an Auckland architecture firm.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
Car stolen from Whangārei mum and son with cerebral palsy
"I was thinking how do I get to school? How do I get to all my disabled sports days?"
Lowlife steals elderly man's independence
"I could see wheel tracks all over the grass ... I followed them for as long as I could."
Parking meter raids 'netted $60k', police say
Brent Davie admits the raids but disputes the amounts alleged.
Temporarily F.A.W.C-less: Hawke's Bay woman stole giant fork to go partying
The contrite thief returned the 1.2m utensil after it was taken for a night on the town.
New Zealand's battle against stolen bicycles
"[Locks] are just clipped like a knife going through butter."
$645m on ice: Property haul shows crime doesn't pay, cops say
Rob and Llannys Burgess say the law is "abhorrent" after losing their home.
Dial 111: Kiwi cops field millions of calls - new stats show why, where and who
Millions call the cops in NZ - and new stats show why, where and who.
Money inside ensures lost wallets returned to owners
When it comes to returning a lost wallet, the more money inside, the better the chances.
Revealed: Car thieves pose as tow truck drivers to steal vehicles
Thieves are pretending to be tow truck drivers and steal cars in Auckland.
Pak'nSave worker loses job after helping himself to ciggies
Trusted with the keys to the cigarette safe, staff member "succumbed to temptation".
Nearly $100,000 worth of antique vehicles stolen
A $5000 reward has been offered for the safe return of the items.
Watch: Brazen thieves caught on CCTV stealing caravan from property
'They cut padlocked gate and removed towbar lock, backed up and were away in 20min.'
Shadow crime: 77 per cent of offences go unreported
It is the "most comprehensive" report ever done on crime in Aotearoa.
NZ hunt for electric bike stolen at Burning Man
Kiwis are on a mission to help reunite a US man with his stolen electric bike.
Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisis
New Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.
Woman charged with blackmailing grieving parents over baby photos
The attempted hoax sparked outrage in Australia and Malaysia.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
The great supermarket robbery: Why one Countdown has lost 175 shopping baskets
Countdown said it's Lynfield store was expecting new baskets to arrive in the coming days.
Uber order: Thief leaves name, number, address
But police are yet to make an arrest three weeks later.
Man in court for alleged gun theft
A man has appeared in court on charges related to the theft of guns from a police station.
$140k heist: 'Not only did he rob us, he showed up for work'
'Not only did he rob us, he showed up for work again. It was unbelievable.'
Not guilty plea for museum artefact theft
The "precious" greenstone mere artefact is said to be worth $60,000.
Man who accidentally stole car 21 years ago searching for owner
For years he'd been living with the secret he committed a crime, albeit an accidental one.
Kiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolen
Timaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.
Watch: US man steals chainsaw by stuffing it in his pants
He's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.
The money or the bag: Court uncovers black market for rubbish bags
The illicit underground trade was revealed in the Dunedin District Court yesterday