New ZealandWorker charged with stealing $150kA woman has been charged with stealing more than $150,000 from a leading Kiwi fashion label - some of which was allegedly used to buy a puppy.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCallous Northland thieves strike twiceCancer survivor Jill Kohlis has had two cars stolen and trashed within two weeks.22 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered over ponzi schemeA teacher jailed after losing about $1.5m of investors’ money in a failed Ponzi scheme has been censured and deregistered by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal.20 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandCop dives into sea to catch manAn Auckland police constable stripped off his police uniform and dove into the sea to apprehend a man making off in a stolen row boat yesterday.30 Dec 04:36 AM
WorldLiving conditions worsening as services collapseIsis' vaunted exercise in state-building appears to be crumbling as living conditions deteriorate across the territories under its control.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens charged over All Black burglaryTwo teenagers will appear in court today charged over the burglary of the Blenheim home of former All Blacks star Leon MacDonald.22 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandAll Black's jerseys stolen: 'It was gutting'Thieves broke into former All Black Leon MacDonald's Blenheim home over the weekend and stole up to 15 international rugby jerseys, police say.22 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandDog theft devastates designerFashion designer Ana Macdonald has been left devastated after her car was stolen with her beloved pet dog inside.12 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandTheft of Christmas meat 'a low blow'Holiday dinners could be put on hold after of a large number of Christmas hams, salamis and steaks were stolen from a Nelson butcher, police say.08 Dec 05:20 AM
WorldHypnotist robs shopkeeperIncredible CCTV footage has emerged that shows a thief steal from an upmarket off licence in North London after appearing to hypnotise the shop's owner.05 Dec 10:00 PM
Banking and financeBridgecorp insurance bid rejected by courtA multi-million dollar insurance claim by Bridgecorp's receivers against Lloyd's Underwriters in London has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.28 Nov 12:45 AM
Business'Predatory' lawyer jailed for $2.8m fraudA "predatory" Dunedin lawyer who stole $2.8 million from 32 clients over 21 years in one of the longest-running frauds in NZ history has today been jailed for more than eight years.26 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandThieves target hallucinogenic cactiDunedin Botanic Garden staff are on high alert following a break-in by someone they believe was looking for hallucinogenic drug-producing cacti.25 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandGran, 90, takes on bag thiefDripping blood on to the road, Alice Wylie chased man who violently tore away her handbag. "I have seen a lot of things, but I have never seen evil before."19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for theft convictionA former Auckland lawyer has been struck off after being convicted of theft, the Law Society says.14 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandHero mum's second chanceThe hero mum-of-six who suffered serious head injuries as she came to the aid of a shopper being mugged says she has been given a second chance at life.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt dealer posed as top artist, court hearsThey say life imitates art. But sometimes, it appears, it imitates artists.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, taunted from stolen laptop"Low-life" thieves stole a family's courtesy car then logged into a 12-year-old boy's Facebook page and taunted him, saying "Catch me if you can I'm the ginger bread man".21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin musician robbed of valuable instrumentsDunedin musician Mike Moroney was "a little bit dumbstruck" when he arrived home on Wednesday evening to find that burglars had stolen seven of his stringed musical instruments.16 Oct 10:12 PM
BusinessBroker jailed for fraudA now-bankrupt insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior Bunnings manager in order to keep the store's business has been jailed for four years.15 Oct 10:30 PM
BusinessStruck-off lawyer's $2.8m Ponzi schemeA Dunedin lawyer has today admitted being behind a Ponzi scheme where he stole $2.8 million from clients over 21 years.06 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandMan's $106K casino spreeWhat would you do if more than $100,000 suddenly appeared in your bank account? An Auckland man appeared in court yesterday over his ill-fated decision.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIntruder found standing over baby's cotA terrified Auckland mother was bashed in the head after confronting an intruder she found standing over her baby's cot on Father's Day, police say.23 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandElderly victims terrified after theftsAn elderly couple are "terrified" to be in their own home after thieves followed them from a supermarket and broke in while they slept to steal their Eftpos card.20 Sep 01:54 AM
BusinessInsurance boss shared kickbacksAn insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior manager at Bunnings Warehouse in order to keep the hardware chain's business has today been found guilty.11 Sep 05:00 AM
