New ZealandFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeEarly morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police sayPolice say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan discovered he was being burgled when thief disconnected Wi-Fi modemBurgler Rangi Ferrall kicked the victim in the stomach and punched him in the face.07 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandChurch's brass eagle 'intentionally' damaged on Easter weekend, a month after similar theft05 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindles03 Apr 08:20 PM
New Zealand'It’s horrific': Solo mum faces $1300 bill after thieves drill fuel tank, steal petrol02 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chases01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
Crime'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plotOne supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.31 Mar 10:54 PM
CrimeDriver allegedly flees police in stolen car and crashes, hides in stream before arrestThe 43-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on April 1.31 Mar 03:04 AM
New Zealand'It looks like a marina after a hurricane': Kaikohe Gliding Club break-in leaves club reelingThieves rammed vehicles through the hangar, wrecking multiple gliders.30 Mar 10:00 PM
Crime'Only supposed to rob him': Man admits killing while on home detentionHe was present when an Auckland businessman was stabbed and run over by his own car.30 Mar 09:37 PM
WorldThieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse masterpieces in 180 secondsThe thieves broke into the gallery near Parma at night.30 Mar 07:56 PM
WorldSweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolenKitKat says the shipment of chocolate bars could enter unofficial sales channels.29 Mar 08:17 PM
CrimeMachete attack robbery: Man with over 200 convictions jailed againHis criminal resume includes a standoff in which he fired a gun from his deck.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eatThe 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandWomen accused of fleeing Rebel Sport store with $5k worth of clothingA man and his family helped officers find a car with three trolleys of stolen gear.27 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandChop-shop owner who took $800k in stolen cars loses bid to cut jail termThe vehicles were quickly stripped for parts and shipped to the Middle East.26 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeExclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solvedHis tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.24 Mar 01:59 AM
Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnclaimed haul: Police want to return stolen jewellery and handbags in RotoruaThe items were taken in Glenholme and industrial area burglaries since mid-2023.23 Mar 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZThe bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.21 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeDefendant foiled her home detention bracelet prior to killing of Auckland businessmanShe should have been at home serving her sentence when she hatched the robbery plan.19 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay retail theft downA dedicated HB retail crime unit has arrested 151 people and laid 592 related charges.19 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
WellingtonPolice appeal to public for information about Aro Valley aggravated robberyTwo men attacked a victim who was walking on Ohiro Rd at 5.40pm on Tuesday evening.18 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandDave Letele: 'Wave of crime coming' if Kiwis don't receive support with fuel pricesCommunity activist says people need support after a man tried to siphon petrol near a gym.17 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
