New ZealandSuper-thief honed skill in NZA burglar nicknamed "Spiderman" for his acrobatic break-ins to the homes of Australia's super-rich cut his teeth robbing affluent New Zealand properties from a young age, police say.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandStolen guns prompt security warningGun owners are being warned to upgrade from unsecure wooden cabinets following a recent burglary of a Coromandel home in which several firearms were taken.02 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandOff-duty cop chases jewellery thief in WellingtonAn off-duty senior police officer who pursued a robber out of a Wellington jewellery store was forced to back off when she was confronted by a gun.11 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced for $200,000 ACC fraudA woman who defrauded ACC of more than $200,000 has been sentenced to 11 months' home detention, the corporation says.11 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandUS cop offers reward for stolen memory cardA retired US police officer has offered a reward for his memory card to be returned after his camera was stolen in Taupo.10 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeen: Legal highs sparked crime spreeA teenager who blamed legal highs for a mini crime spree was today jailed for six months so he could go cold turkey before starting a rehabilitation programme.07 Mar 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Highly trusted' farm manager jailedOne of the victims of a 'highly trusted' farm manager jailed for stealing $335k of stock and farm items says he couldn't have acted alone.06 Mar 09:25 PM
Banking and financeState of mind key issue in Belgrave lawyer caseDefence denies former mayor helped form a plan to solicit funds in contravention of Belgrave Finance's trust deed.04 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessEx-mayor helped developer hide identityA former mayor and lawyer is accused of helping a property developer hide his identity so he could borrow millions from a failed finance company.02 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandSnapped: Thieves' brazen break-insThe Ashleys have five security cameras surrounding their home, an alarm, and dead bolts on the doors. But they've still been burgled four times in 18 months.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlease give back photos, pleads mumSarah Lukins captured all of her baby's first milestones on camera but those images are gone after her car was broken into while she was at her grandmother's grave.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSkimmers fleece NZ cash cardsAn outbreak of card skimming has hit Auckland, with a number of ASB customers having their cards copied and accessed from Britain.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents 'gobsmacked' by generosity"It's just so nice to have so many people be...well, just so nice." A couple who had their car stolen during the traumatic birth of their son are pleasantly surprised.17 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandThieves target Marc Ellis' homeThieves have been caught on camera jumping into the front yard of former All Black Marc Ellis and stealing his children's bicycles.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandStolen car last strawNew dad Nathan Thompson was a nervous wreck when he walked out of hospital. A twisted umbilical cord had almost killed both his partner and his unborn son.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSevens outfits spark air safety fearsJetstar was forced to check its aircraft for missing lifejackets over the weekend, after some were spotted being worn by a group of fans at the Wellington Sevens.09 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessPlug pulled on self-scannersThe era of the self-scanning checkout could be slowly coming to an end, at least for some Waitrose customers in Britain.04 Feb 04:30 PM
Black FernsRugby: Mementos mean world to ex-FernOne of New Zealand's most decorated women's rugby players is hoping that the "eyes and ears of the rugby community" can help her retrieve a treasure trove of stolen memorabilia.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFormer Black Fern appeals for stolen medalFormer Black Fern Rochelle Martin has pleaded for the return of precious rugby mementos stolen from her Auckland home.28 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to park robbers: We'll get youRobberies have increased in central city parks, prompting Auckland police to issue a tough message to offenders - you will be caught.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrolley bandits hit shop shelvesTwo thieves have stolen thousands of dollars worth of groceries from supermarkets and shops across Auckland by filling trolleys and running out of the store.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's signs go walkaboutCheeky visitors walking away from the Hillary Trail have been taking their very own keepsake to remember the great man.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMen arrested after series of liquor store robberiesTwo men have been arrested following a series of aggravated liquor store robberies around Auckland late last year.07 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandMasonic medals theftThousands of dollars worth of irreplaceable Masonic medals have been stolen from the lodge's Dunedin centre in a Christmas crime which has disgusted members.28 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandCard skim thieves may be localsPolice believe two men withdrawing cash with fake bank cards from around the world could live in NZ.19 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldInterpreter's gruesome pastThe bogus sign language interpreter at the Mandela memorial service was in a group who burned two men to death in 2003, say a cousin and three friends.16 Dec 07:49 PM
