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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimesOPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.10 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandHello chocolate lover: Police recover 66 blocks of Whittaker’s after supermarket theftThe name-brand fan also allegedly stole shampoo and condiments.09 Feb 11:31 PM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laidCharges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.06 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm building in central WellingtonAt least three police cars and four armed police attend incident in suburb of Te Aro.31 Jan 06:17 AM
CrimeSerial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beefSerial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.31 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeRam-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid convictionThe illegal confrontation took place during the heart of Auckland's ramraid epidemic.30 Jan 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Cops running everywhere': Police nab driver on busy Auckland on-ramp'The vehicle had earlier been reported stolen from the North Shore.'30 Jan 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Enough is enough – retail crime is not victimless and hurts shoppersOPINION: The majority of retail crime is organised crime and involves repeat offending.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Supermarket worker threatened with pineapple during alleged shoplifting'During the course of their offending, a customer in the store suffered a minor assault.'28 Jan 08:10 PM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Operation Trolley': Police arrest 13, return 45 trolleys to Rotorua businessesPolice undertook the operation from January 21-23.26 Jan 05:06 AM
New ZealandAMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.25 Jan 05:00 PM
Crime‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from businessA couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilitary medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglariesThree separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year. 24 Jan 05:57 AM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman and Auror: Inside NZ’s privately-owned retail surveillance networkPolice can search vast retail database - is this how they found ex-MP's alleged incident?24 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mowerThree officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.23 Jan 07:27 AM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t know what a firearm is': Man busted with .22 rifle, 30cm knife Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.20 Jan 05:58 AM
Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theftThe 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.17 Jan 04:11 AM
PoliticsGhahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSaveThe former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff. 16 Jan 06:03 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling’: Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fencesMore than 60 panels were uprooted from on top of a newly built retaining wall.16 Jan 05:01 AM
