OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Crybaby burglars aren't playing fairI've never been a burglar (breaking into a building to commit a crime) or a robber (nicking something while using violence or the threat of violence to do so).31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandJury retires in kidnap caseA jury is deciding whether a Christchurch drilling boss who detained two thieves caught siphoning fuel did so legally and with reasonable force.25 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandWoman's loo dash a surprise for juryChristchurch jurors waiting for a trial to begin are rudely interrupted by a woman who burst into the jury room and locked herself in the toilet.25 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandMan charged with stealing from KiwibankA man told police he had no idea how $5000 came to be deposited in his Kiwibank account but he had spent most of it, the Dunedin District Court heard yesterday.21 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandArmed pair in robbing spreeA shopkeeper has described his terrifying ordeal as a pair of armed robbers pointed a gun at his head.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNet scammers dupe Kiwis out of $4.4mNew Zealanders lost more than $4.4 million to internet scams in the last year as cyber criminals became better organised, more resourceful and turned to blackmail.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer faces criminal chargesA lawyer struck off over accusations of stealing nearly $3 million from clients has had 33 criminal charges laid against him.07 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandYouths terrify family and kill puppyThree young people could be heard urging a terrified man to come outside and talk to them before they smashed their way into his home and killed a 12-week-old puppy.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum-of-four burgled neighbour's homeA mother of four who burgled her neighbour's home has been given community work and a stern telling off for her actions.01 Aug 03:38 AM
WorldBrazen heist shows Pink Panther hintsJust when crime, Cote d'Azur style, was beginning to look a little low-rent, along comes a big, old-fashioned jewellery heist to restore the louche glamour.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuake theft: Teens referred to youth aidThree teenagers have been referred to the police youth aid service in relation to a brazen theft from a Wellington cafe after Sunday's magnitude 6.5 earthquake.25 Jul 06:31 AM
New ZealandThieves steal gas from parked carsThieves have found a new way to steal petrol and have been targeting cars in upmarket Auckland areas in a month-long crime wave.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Low-life' quake thieves slammedA Wellington cafe which was struck by brazen thieves after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake has been flooded with messages, calls and emails about the "low-life" offenders.24 Jul 12:48 AM
