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Stolen car crash girl screamed at rescuers

Police chase out west comes to a sticky end

Canadian zoo animals on unplanned safari

Medal thief's orchard hides a treasure trove

One of the Waiouru war medal thieves is believed to have buried a treasure trove of cash built up over 20 years of crime on his parents' orchard.

Man runs after his stolen truck

Outrage at home invasion of disabled man

Police hunt runaway death-race youth

The driver of a car that smashed into a house left behind dead and dying friends to escape with those he was racing against just seconds before.

Police seek second car after fatal crash

At least one person fled the scene after a stolen car crashed into a house in Auckland last night, leaving one woman dead and two others injured.

Aust junior offenders

Swift justice meted out to soccer thieves

South Africa may have a soaring crime rate, but justice is administered swiftly as well.

Attempted robbery one big headache

After the first attempt failed, he probably should have knocked it on the head.

Man stabbed, bitten chasing burglars

Stolen car claims top $100 million

Motorists are paying more than $60 extra on their insurance premiums each year to cover stolen car claims.

Car ID system 'too costly'

The fast and furious crime wave that costs us $100 million a year

The <i>Weekend Herald</i> delves into the underworld of car theft and discovers a thriving multimillion dollar industry.

More thefts at World Cup