WorldMacron’s butler accused of stealing tableware from Elysee PalaceThe butler is accused of taking more than 100 historic porcelain pieces.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore teens allegedly threatened at knifepoint in roadside e-bike robberyPolice say a man pulled a knife and pushed a teen off the e-bike in Belmont.23 Dec 01:14 AM
WorldPolice in US uncork cases of high-end wine heistsPolice agencies elsewhere are seeking connections to similar thefts.22 Dec 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Opportunistic theft': Public warned after Christmas presents stolen from car22 Dec 05:37 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victims still haunted by masked gang members smashing their way in16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling crime': Treasured pounamu headstone stolen from Christchurch cemetery14 Dec 10:27 PM
WorldIllegal alien: Florida driver blames extraterrestrials after crashing stolen BMWThe BMW's owner had left the keys in the cupholder while walking his dog.11 Dec 01:20 AM
WorldLouvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, inquiry revealsOnly one of two security cameras was working near the site where the intruders broke in.10 Dec 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in jewellery heistPolice safely recovered the Faberge James Bond Octopussy Egg pendant.10 Dec 12:29 AM
WorldEight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil libraryTwo armed men held up a security guard and a visiting couple, police said.08 Dec 01:11 AM
Crime‘We live in constant fear’: Gang member jailed for terrifying armed home invasionA man needed surgery after the knuckle-duster attack, which left his face scarred. 06 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New Zealand'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint. 04 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeStolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin searchPounamu ownership sits with Ngāi Tahu under a 1997 vesting law.02 Dec 10:35 PM
Christchurch CCTV images released of mystery person after Christchurch scrap metal yard theftsThe wanted person wore a green hooded jacket and a dark cap.02 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland man charged after allegedly swallowing Fabergé locket in theftThe 18ct gold Fabergé pendant is set with 60 diamonds and 15 sapphires.02 Dec 12:32 AM
CrimeJudge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattooShontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.30 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s propertiesPolice can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.29 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldFourth suspect charged over Louvre crown jewels heist, gems still missingThe latest suspect, aged 39, has six prior convictions and is being held in prison.29 Nov 01:38 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian wore $5m-plus diamond necklace to 'taunt' Paris robbery gangThe trial involved 10 people accused over millions of dollars' worth of stolen jewellery.28 Nov 06:50 AM
CrimeHow a fake pillow business fooled investors and led to prison time for fraudsterJudge Pippa Sinclair cut the jail term by 15% for trauma experienced in a Zimbabwe prison.27 Nov 07:00 AM
WorldElectric bike thief steals bar’s 2.4m nutcrackerCCTV shows the thief balancing the 2.4 m nutcracker on an electric bike.26 Nov 09:34 PM
WorldFour more arrested over $182m Louvre jewel heistBut the crown jewels stolen in the brazen break-in are still missing. 25 Nov 04:47 PM
New ZealandMan who stole hundreds of pairs of men's underwear from student flats jailedCCTV footage captured him entering a North Dunedin flat’s laundry at dawn.21 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook MarketplaceShe still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.19 Nov 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBurglary rings preying on Asian shop owners in US, police sayNew York Times: Some officials believe crime groups are behind waves of home burglaries.16 Nov 05:00 PM