New ZealandTo catch a thief: How cop tracked down repeat shoplifter with just one clueConstable Zac McKay is part of a retail crime unit that's making a real difference.29 Aug 09:37 PM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Total invasion of our lives': Family's ordeal after arson and theftWilliam Tidd was jailed for three and a half years for receiving stolen goods.22 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimeTwo charged in $4m Auckland home burglary case after four-year probePolice arrested a man and woman after raiding a rural property in Wellsford.20 Aug 07:48 PM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested after being caught with $700 of chocolate in their backpacksOne of the youths spat at a constable during the arrest.18 Aug 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Her behaviour is pathetic': Judge lambasts woman's five-month theft spree across three regionsThe 47-year-old has 90 previous convictions, 55 of them for dishonesty offences.14 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealedHe was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.14 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shootingThe gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Poor decisions': Bunnings manager stole $38k from his workplace to fuel gambling addictionSherwin Tumapang methodically processed fake refunds which then went into his pocket.09 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldLibrary visitor took home rare Chinese manuscripts, returned fakesIf convicted, Jeffery Ying faces up to 10 years in federal prison.08 Aug 05:39 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldMillion euros' theft: Birkin bags, jewellery stolen from UK touristsThe unnamed five-star hotel in Saint-Tropez has faced multiple break-ins this summer.08 Aug 01:24 AM
CrimeMan admits role in $3.9m Ponzi scheme spanning seven yearsHe pleaded guilty to two charges. The remaining charges were dropped.07 Aug 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleedingHis new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.06 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacist let colleague take rap after stealing cash from till more than 200 times The woman's new boss had no idea until her probation officer called. 03 Aug 08:00 AM
Auckland'Significant result': Man accused of $2m theft arrested after 50+ Auckland burglariesPolice struck on Friday, intercepting him during another alleged burglary attempt.03 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFlat battery thwarts supermarket shoplifter's escapePolice arrested him in the carpark – and found he had more than stolen groceries.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsRoyal art collection receives $6.7m insurance payout after Paris heistThieves stole two royal snuff boxes from a Paris museum last year.01 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed robbery, shooting at Whangārei barThe 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court.28 Jul 06:52 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt for car involved in Whangārei bar robberyPolice are seeking a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.27 Jul 07:49 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'More of a tantrum': Belligerent passenger who tried to hijack bus gets prison timeJovahna Samuels seized control of a $200,000 bus during an argument with the driver.24 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeMachete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience storeThe youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.23 Jul 02:59 AM
ChristchurchBurglar causes $750k worth of damage to Queenstown homesIt is believed the offender entered several properties during the 12-hour break-in spree.23 Jul 02:26 AM
New Zealand'A lot of fast food': Mum who stole $500k from employer blew most on takeawaysThe mother of five was ordered to pay reparation of $100,000.21 Jul 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Hamilton police hunt violent convicted robberTroy Mudford assaulted four, stole their jewellery, mobiles with two others in 2021. 21 Jul 12:34 AM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is goneThe pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.18 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spreeThe pair have been charged as a new police team targeting retail crime is launched.18 Jul 06:05 AM
