39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.
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A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
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King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.
Mike King offers reward for return of stolen bike
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How a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charities
Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.
Ex-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to stand
Judge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Vehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hard
Police say about 10 vehicles were stolen over two nights in Gisborne.
'Betrayed': Dunedin woman stole almost $1m from elderly mum
Dunedin woman steals nearly $1m from mother, sentenced to over three years in prison.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in it
Stolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.
Woman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen card
Judge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction
She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.
The note at the pharmacy counter that sparked an Armed Offenders Squad arrest
Napier pharmacy staff member praised for doing 'everything perfectly' during robbery.
'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbing
An employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.
Watch: Moment woman who killed her parents comes clean – ‘Dad’s body is there...'
Killer told police: 'Cheer up, at least you’ve caught the bad guy.'
Armed robbery at Napier service station, cash taken, staff threatened
Police say the robber had a grey sweatshirt or t-shirt tied around his face or head.
Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.
Woman accused of fatal car theft named at first court appearance for murder, but not co-defendant
It appears a man found dead on Pt England Rd had been run over by his own vehicle.
Watch: Boy, 10, drives stolen car around playground
Police say the child is also a suspect in a dozen cases, from robbery to armed assault.
Return of the ute: Remember how Karen O'Leary's vehicle was stolen?
In a miraculous turn of events, it's been found and O'Leary couldn't be happier.
Hammer-wielding robber smashes jewellery store cabinets, flees shop on foot with items
Despite an extensive search of the area, police have been unable to find the robber.
Crime spreads: Woman attempts to steal suitcase full of mayo from Auckland supermarket
The suspect was spotted at a nearby bus stop and the mayonnaise returned.
Watch: Robbers steal $2000 in Lego from Auckland store in 'calculated' attack
A worker said staff were fearful about the lead-up to Christmas.
'Extremely shaken': Whangārei man suffers facial injuries in home invasion
Police say three men forced their way into the man's home.
Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.
Man allegedly steals $100k boat from Akl marina, tries returning it, gets arrested
When the man sailed back to the marina a group of boaties put him under citizen's arrest.
31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
Car stolen at gun point during private vehicle sale
One allegedly presented a firearm, forcing the victims to abandon their belongings.
British Crime Minister’s bag stolen at meeting with police
The UK has been hit by an increase in thefts and shoplifting in recent years.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.