'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglar
Kohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.
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Bag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud case
The FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.
'Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch church
It is yet another incident in a string of thefts against the community in recent years.
New Lynn, Henderson bus station assaults: Children as young as 10 arrested
School kids been attacked while waiting for their buses, creating fear in the community.
Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo
The whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.
Insurance rates skyrocket for NZ's most stolen car
Some insurance companies refuse to cover Toyota Aquas unless they have an immobiliser.
'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail
Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.
Murderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland park
Victim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.
'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'
Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
Woman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trick
Tira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
Caffeine-hit: Thieves help themselves to coffee cart parked outside owner's home
Bruce McKenzie rubbed his caffeine-free eyes and realised he wasn’t just seeing things.
Thief with a conscience? Widow in tears as stolen ashes returned
'I’m just so glad that they did the right thing and brought him back.'
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
Duck thefts spark police investigation
'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'
Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed
His victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.
Michael Hill issues significant retail crime update to shareholders
Retail crime becomes serious enough for Michael Hill to issue major share market update.
'I just want him home': Woman devasted after husband's ashes stolen
'I was just devastated,' she said. 'It’s just beyond me.'
Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.
Scale of retail crime leads One NZ to close Auckland store
Aggressive customers and thieves armed with knives are the reality of retail.
Alleged long-time mail thief used letters to get fraudulent loans, credit cards - police
Cops executed search warrant at alleged thief's house - found hundreds of stolen letters.
Salvage yard cover $200 police bill sent to mum whose baby taken in stolen car
The incident happened last Friday in Waitara, Taranaki.
Mother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 bill
Her car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.
'Significant increase': 5000 crimes at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square in three months
There were 60 assaults during the three-month period and 26 cases of harassment.
Guilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physio
The former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.
Can you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loader
The vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.
$250k jewellery store heist: Getaway driver caught with gems stuffed in bra
Video showed masked teen co-defendants, who were half her age, lash out with hammers.
Ram raiders filmed as they drove car into storefront 20 times
'Finally the rest of the world’s chaos has caught up with us.'
Crown agrees to drop murder charge against man who helped plan fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Shane Tane has now admitted his guilt, but not to murder.