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
New ZealandThieves strike after capital's quakeBrazen thieves made off with a safe containing cash from a cafe in one of Wellington's landmark downtown buildings.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice car rammed in Coromandel pursuitA police car was rammed by a stolen a vehicle during a high-speed pursuit in Coromandel this morning.12 Jul 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Conflict of interest' prevents sentencingA woman who stole nearly $450,000 from a prominent Auckland couple could not be sentenced as planned today as the presiding judge knew her victims.11 Jul 10:34 PM
New Zealand$21k con: 'I just felt sick'When Jenny Kidd realised her elderly aunt had been ripped off to the tune of $21,000 she was horrified - and then angry.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThis man is a menace - Judge's warningA man who "combed" Auckland looking for frail and vulnerable elderly women to con has been labelled a "menace" and sent to prison - again.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister seeks answers over identity theftInternal Affairs Minister and Napier MP Chris Tremain has requested a report into how a British killer managed to obtain a New Zealand passport issued in the name of a severely brain-damaged Hastings man.10 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandDying man ripped off by thiefA brazen thief distracted staff and stole money from a young Greytown boy's fundraiser for his sick grandfather.10 Jul 04:17 AM
EntertainmentBling Ring a modern classicLike all the best fabled morality tales this one begins in a walk-in wardrobe.05 Jul 07:41 PM
New ZealandPolice tell theft victim to source CCTV footagePolice are defending a decision to ask the family of a Christchurch handbag theft victim to organise security camera footage in a bid to identify the offender.04 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandTeacher stole lunches from young pupilsA teacher at a childcare centre has been censured after she was caught on camera stealing food from the lunchboxes of her pupils.04 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessFraud charge dismissal requestA former North Island mayor has applied for the High Court to dismiss some of the charges he is facing in a Serious Fraud Office case.03 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandTeacher with conviction admits stealing sunglassesA Hawkes Bay teacher with a conviction for aggravated robbery has pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of sunglasses.02 Jul 05:35 PM
New ZealandWar vet distraught over break-inAn 87-year-old World War II veteran is distraught after coming home to find his Featherston house broken into and his television gone.02 Jul 04:18 AM
New ZealandSchool left to pay cost of phone theftAn intermediate school had to partially compensate parents for a box of students' phones stolen during school hours.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThief sends stolen rings to policeA letter full of contrition sent to Tauranga police has proven that not all criminals are without a conscience.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeenager's plunder sours weddingA Masterton teen who stole thousands of dollars worth of property and cash while working as a waitress at a wedding has been ordered to pay reparations.26 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandArmed intruders targeted their victimsThe masked and armed intruders who terrorised a West Coast couple last week had targeted their victims, police revealed today.24 Jun 04:47 AM
