New ZealandMotel confidence scam: Man arrestedAn alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.26 Feb 01:16 AM
WorldAre these the worst bank robbers ever?The thickest thieves ever have burnt an ATM they were trying to rob... And everything inside it.24 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandOfficer's Taser use 'unjustified'The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that a new cop's use of a taser on a man fleeing a potential crime scene was unjustified.22 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandMissing church pews 'were never stolen'A miscommunication, and not a burglary, is behind 10 church pews going missing.22 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandLawyer admits thefts from clientsHastings lawyer David John Porteous yesterday admitted charges of stealing almost $80,000 from clients during the latter years of 21 Feb 04:46 PM
New ZealandEx-model in court over fake $20 Dior bagSophia Nash, ex of radio jock Thane Kirby, is accused of stealing a $20 bag from the op shop she worked at in Mt Eden.21 Feb 07:13 AM
New ZealandStolen art more than just ribbons and bellsAn Auckland artist says materials stolen from her art installation at a festival over the weekend were "sacred" to her. "I know to 21 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandNumber plate recognition to tackle theftNumber plate recognition technology could prevent crime, says capital retail group.16 Feb 09:02 PM
CrimeDistinctive 'dragon' guitar stolenSUP150217NADguitar1.jpg The stolen guitar is easy to recognise because of the inlaid dragon in the fretboard. PHOTO / SUPPLIED SUP150217NADguitar2.jpgDo 15 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandDonations roll in after PlayStation theftWellington Hospital has received more than $18,000 in donations and 17 PlayStations after its PlayStation was stolen from the cancer ward on Waitangi weekend.14 Feb 11:29 PM
RetailMum's $4800 self-serve scamA Queensland mum has catapulted self-serve checkout theft to an entirely new level with an elaborate barcode scam.14 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandBike thieves prowl Tauranga carports, garagesCorey Fluerty's bike was stolen but he got it back yesterday.130217gn12bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and Kiri Gillespie Bikes are vanishing 13 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' response over stolen PS4Gamers from around the world are wanting to help, after the story of a PlayStation stolen from a Wellington Hospital has gone viral.11 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandPS4 stolen from kids cancer wardThe theft of the donated Playstation 4 left one of its youngest users - a boy with a brain tumour - in tears.10 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandGardens artwork plunderedThieves damage artwork set up as tribute to quake-hit Kaikoura.25 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandArrest follows violent hitch-hiker incidentA man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.25 Jan 02:55 AM
EntertainmentLeaked: What Kim Kardashian told policeA police statement, in which a terrified Kim Kardashian described the moment she lost $14.5m worth of jewels has been published for the first time.16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrecious carved club vanishesA precious carved club gifted to Rotorua Lakes Council in honour of late kaumatua Mauriora Kingi has been stolen.15 Jan 08:12 PM
World£7m gone, woman realises 2yrs after heistA woman claims to have realised £7million of her gold is missing nearly two years after the Hatton Garden jewellery raid.07 Jan 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous offending': Thief sentencedMana Thaugland waited until the women were at their most vulnerable - alone and unaware - then he struck, catching them by surprise to snatch their bags.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender admits 15th breachA high-risk child sex offender in custody after admitting cutting off his electronic monitoring tag and going on the run.27 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandSanta's sack stolen right before ChristmasThe Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.20 Dec 05:32 PM
WorldEmployees chase off robber with sex toysAn armed would-be robber walked into an erotica shop in California this week deeming it a soft target, but fearless store employees quickly taught him a hard lesson.16 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandThieves, poachers target Kiwi farmersMore than a third of Kiwi farmers have been a victim of theft in the last two years, a recent survey has revealed.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome invasion: 'It breaks our heart'The family of a 91-year-old who suffered a head injury in a home invasion are rallying around the great-grandmother to make sure she is safe in her Mt Wellington house.07 Dec 10:00 AM
New ZealandBike theft has a happy endingThe vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie 05 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifting 'season' approachingA recent "stairdancing" incident in Napier has led police to issue a warning to business and shop employees to keep their belongings 04 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandChurch prays for return of Mary statueParishioners shocked, saddened by statue's theft04 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandMan on run after library thefts, threatsA 23-year-old man, who allegedly stole bags, phones and computers from Auckland Library patrons, is on the run.02 Dec 05:20 AM
WorldSchoolie: 'I thought he was dead'An Australian teen watched in horror as Bali security delivered brutal street justice to the boy who allegedly tried to steal her mobile.29 Nov 05:33 PM
WorldStranger kissed, bit woman as she sleptWoman thought the man kissing her and biting her neck in the dead of night was her partner. It wasn't.29 Nov 05:30 PM
WorldThieves busted with $30K of stolen NutellaCanadian police have uncovered $30,000 worth of stolen Nutella as part of a investigation into a crime syndicate linked to drug trafficking, car theft.26 Nov 08:22 AM
New ZealandMayor and wife recovering after assaultRuapehu Mayor Don Cameron is back at work following the assault on him and his wife in Raetihi on Tuesday night.23 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ sailor faces Pearl Harbour chargesA junior naval sailor allegedly left a trail of blood, his wallet including Navy ID, and a Chicago Bulls hat when he broke into a US Navy house while stationed in Pearl Harbour.20 Nov 10:52 PM
