CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZThe man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.11 Mar 07:18 AM
New Zealand‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifterThe 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cakeThe stolen cake was worth just $52.90.10 Mar 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food gardenThe school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in towRosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.10 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
CrimeChristmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guardsThe neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree. 08 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldMan alleged to have swallowed $1.3m in diamonds to avoid arrestX-rays showed the earrings in his digestive tract after he was detained.06 Mar 07:17 PM
World‘It’s a match!’: Long-lost Brueghel painting identified in Dutch museumJournalists from arts magazine Vind spotted the painting at an exhibition last year.03 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandIconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism seasonA group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction. 03 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandArmed robbers flee on electric scooters after Auckland bar hold-upTwo people allegedly entered the building with firearms and demanded cash.01 Mar 07:53 PM
CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandGroup of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raidThe youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.28 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
WorldWatch: Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarketA hapless thief's awkward efforts to break into a supermarket were captured on CCTV.26 Feb 11:33 PM
New Zealand‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law changeJustice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today. 25 Feb 09:36 PM
Crime‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrestedPolice are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence. 25 Feb 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to foldElizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.25 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeen driver arrested after three injured in Auckland getaway incidentThe getaway driver allegedly stole a person's handbag after crashing into their vehicle.18 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spreeThe judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse. 15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
Crime‘Total disregard’: Serial thief jailed after bizarre Maserati, Bentley heist at $10m propertyPolice found incriminating message on his phone: 'Hope you solved that f***en Maserati.'12 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandCar owners mull switching to third-party insurance as premiums skyrocketConsumers are facing a conundrum as quotes on one vehicle range from $580 to $1790.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robberyThe move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.12 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt under way after Armourguard robbed for ‘unconfirmed amount of cash’Police have increased their visibility in the Birkenhead area in response to the incident.11 Feb 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
