New ZealandPerfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone camerasThey took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.07 Apr 03:53 AM
Crime‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrantsMigrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa. 07 Apr 02:15 AM
CrimeWithin days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150kThe reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judgeHe was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.04 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homesSome people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.04 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Miramar aggravated burglary, Nabizadah death are connectedPolice want to hear from the driver of a grey or silver Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 seen nearby.03 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandHow a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny homeThe tiny home was stolen on March 29 at 4am from Rea Rd, Katikati.31 Mar 08:38 PM
CrimeMachete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heistHe drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.30 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Wouldn’t want to be in his way': Stolen forklift taken on Auckland joyride'Call the police because he’s putting the public at risk.'27 Mar 05:39 AM
CrimeWatch: Group targets luxury new shopping centre in brazen smash-and-grabThe masked group smashed their way into the glass counters.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man sought after spate of Akl Central retail crimeThe man faces nine charges of aggravated assault and five charges of theft from retails.23 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandNZME Christchurch office targeted in brazen break-in; branded radio cars stolenThe colourfully branded cars were taken from a secure car park.20 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandGotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heistThe alleged suspect took $2200 worth of trading cards.18 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandFive teens arrested after two service station break-insThe five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.18 Mar 05:25 AM
New Zealand‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifterKenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.17 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWoman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gamblingWhen the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZThe man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.11 Mar 07:18 AM
New Zealand‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifterThe 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cakeThe stolen cake was worth just $52.90.10 Mar 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food gardenThe school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in towRosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.10 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
CrimeChristmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guardsThe neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree. 08 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldMan alleged to have swallowed $1.3m in diamonds to avoid arrestX-rays showed the earrings in his digestive tract after he was detained.06 Mar 07:17 PM
World‘It’s a match!’: Long-lost Brueghel painting identified in Dutch museumJournalists from arts magazine Vind spotted the painting at an exhibition last year.03 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandIconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism seasonA group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction. 03 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandArmed robbers flee on electric scooters after Auckland bar hold-upTwo people allegedly entered the building with firearms and demanded cash.01 Mar 07:53 PM
CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandGroup of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raidThe youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.28 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
WorldWatch: Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarketA hapless thief's awkward efforts to break into a supermarket were captured on CCTV.26 Feb 11:33 PM
