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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.

'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill

Taonui Cooper kicked and punched the woman as he demanded she hand over the money.

Drop in crime or lack of reporting in central Auckland?

A Queen Street building manager is questioning the figures.

'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store

Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'

‘At his head’: Horror knife claim at Westfield mall

A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife at a customer’s head at mall.

NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery

The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.

Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children

The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.

'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy

Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.

First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too

The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.

Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered

The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.

Sticky Fingers: Kiwi rocker charged after Sydney supermarket incident

The controversial singer has pleaded not guilty.