WorldMan who accidentally stole car 21 years ago searching for ownerFor years he'd been living with the secret he committed a crime, albeit an accidental one.10 Apr 10:03 PM
New ZealandKiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolenTimaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.09 Apr 10:35 PM
WorldWatch: US man steals chainsaw by stuffing it in his pantsHe's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.08 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandThe money or the bag: Court uncovers black market for rubbish bagsThe illicit underground trade was revealed in the Dunedin District Court yesterday05 Apr 06:48 PM
CrimeKomodo Island closes to tourism because of 'dragon' thievesForty-one Komodo dragons been smuggled out of the country by poachers.05 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged tip-jar thief targets Devonport cafesOne Devonport cafe loses $100 to alleged tip thief, another loses $50.04 Apr 01:52 AM
KahuArrest made after theft of Auckland Museum artefactThe artefact remains missing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.24 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOwner takes great lengths to find lost puppy"It hurts to see people happy with their dogs. We just want him back," says owner.12 Mar 01:23 AM
CrimePolice called to robbery at Gull in TaradaleStaff were threatened in a Gull service station robbery in Taradale.09 Mar 08:47 PM
New Zealand'Absolute living hell': Hawke's Bay man at wits end after three burglaries at home in a weekThe thieves have taken everything from his underwear to the remotes for his alarm system.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal banned from teaching after taking $8200Money used for petrol and for courses that were not attended.26 Feb 11:50 PM
New ZealandDivorce row: Woman's $189,000 diamond swapped with $1000 stoneWoman believes her 3-carat diamond was stolen, and has notified police.23 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMan arrested in relation to ram raidA man has been charged over a jewellery ram raid in Whangārei.15 Feb 05:30 PM
KahuThieves steal Maori weapons from well known leaderThe owner fears if they are not found soon they will be sold or taken overseas.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCat burglar repeat offender nabbed in police op"Eastern District claw enforcement officers are still trying to establish a motive."03 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandThieves hit homeless women's shelterWashing machine, lawn mower and other essentials plucked from women's refuge02 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandCryptopia heist: Hackers steal from under police nosesAnother $260,000 stolen even while police probe $23m heist.30 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandThey're gone! Unruly tourists slam NZ 'holiday from hell'The family have called their New Zealand trip a "holiday from hell".27 Jan 06:22 PM
WorldBanksy painting stolen from BataclanThe painting was a tribute to the victims of 2015 terror attack at Bataclan music hall.27 Jan 02:26 AM
New Zealand'You see why I might be a little bit pissed?' Art thief to sueCareer criminal Ricardo Romanov has great ambition, including racing Superbikes.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwner ecstatic after stolen chihuahua returnedJenny Li made public plea for her dog to be returned after brazen dognapping23 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandFirearm used in aggravated robbery at Papakura jewellersPolice are investigating an aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jewellery in Papakura.22 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandPolice pursuit: Teens in stolen car stopped by road spikesThe youths, aged 14 and 15, were brought to a stop after police laid road spikes.19 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandUnruly tourists: Woman says she 'vomited blood' in cellsFamily also claim they have had death threats and a $5000 bounty put on 18-year-old.19 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandUnruly tourists: Xmas tree nicked from petrol stationThe tourists have upset much of New Zealand with their antics and are facing deportation.16 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandThieves have a taste for public artArtworks have a habit of going missing from public places.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBad tourists: 'Scam' saw group refuse to pay for food, bully staffTravellers had earlier dumped rubbish at Takapuna Beach and threatened locals.14 Jan 08:28 AM
OlympicsKayaker faces Olympic dream setback after kayak stolenZack Mutton has had his eyes set on the Olympics since a young age.11 Jan 08:22 PM
KahuGrave robbery: Mum pleads for return of son's greenstoneTeresa Smith-Craig says the "boogie man" will be creeping on those who stole the taonga.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with theft of money from Te Papa donation boxThe 36-year-old woman made off with a small amount of cash, police say.06 Jan 06:14 AM
CrimeSeven wins the Chronicle had in 2018Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community04 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandAssault by poisoning - a history of gruesome killings in NZStrychnine seems to have been popular a century ago.02 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandOn the hunt: NZ police most wanted this summerCan you help police find these wanted men and women?29 Dec 04:36 AM
New ZealandDesperately seeking Suzuki: Student gutted after St Heliers motorbike theft"At first I thought it was a joke ... it was definitely not a joke," student says of theft28 Dec 02:00 AM
