‘Now a low risk to others’: Teen involved in $378k Michael Hill robbery avoids jail
Chedin Thompson's strong whanau support has helped him stay out of jail.
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Woman allegedly steals car, crashes it on busy Christchurch road
Police spiked the car on Bealey Ave before it crashed. The woman is in hospital.
Drugs stolen from NZ air ambulance deadly if taken recreationally
The helicopter was at Taieri airfield in Otago when it was targeted on the weekend.
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
Auckland man reeling after armed robbers ransack his flat
Binh Hoang says the group stormed the house and threatened his housemates with weapons.
Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab
Police say they're still hunting for two men.
Watch: ‘Couldn’t even stop him’ - Brazen daylight theft from Auckland motorbike shop
The thief wandered through the motorbikes outside and eventually rode off on one.
'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years
Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.
Watch: Three arrested after smash-and-grab jewellery robbery at Auckland mall
The dramatic heist resulted in a chase outside a popular shopping site.
1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'
Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
Trio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.
‘It’s frustrating’: Driver wrongly accused in petrol theft mix-up speaks out
The misreading of a licence plate is causing headaches for an innocent Auckland driver.
$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraud
Little did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike
Report suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
Tourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervan
A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.
'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floor
The woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.
'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Police have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.
Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.
Xmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT bus
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
Man stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returned
One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.
Festival of Lights lighting stolen in New Plymouth
Popular event spoiled by the theft of over $10,000 worth of lighting.
'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playground
Police are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.
'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'
Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.
'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.
'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assault
The robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.
Thieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashed
The preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.
Ex-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in Australia
A conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.
Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass
Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.