PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Shoplifting law change risks undermining legal rightsOPINION: The change would mean police need prove only the act of taking goods.12 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeArrest after Father’s Day armed robbery at Hamilton steak houseOfficers found drugs, ammunition and stolen property during the raid.10 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandBurglary getaway driver started drinking, doing drugs and crime at 13Now Toma Arama-Heta is getting out of jail after his sentence was halved on appeal.10 Oct 04:00 AM
BusinessFormer financial adviser who stole $1.7m from elderly clients and lived high life jailed06 Oct 12:06 AM
WorldAmbulance worker charged after allegedly stealing aftershave from terminally ill man05 Oct 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection04 Oct 07:20 PM
AucklandWatch: Woman who received $158k in banking error believed it was 'blessing' from God03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBoat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.01 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhat’s behind the mystery smell hanging over KawerauBay of Plenty Regional Council has fielded 41 odour complaints since Sept 21.30 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi band have instruments and rented gear stolen on tour in FranceThe Beths are the second band to be hit by thieves while on tour in France this year. 30 Sep 02:49 AM
CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentenceTania Bakulich, 49, admitted to swindling multiple clients and mishandling human remains.29 Sep 11:57 PM
Crime'It's been rough': Popular Auckland kayak shop targeted for ice creams and cookies worth $150The damage of smashed glass is expected to be at least $2500.28 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: $3000 surprise – How to get back what you are owedOPINION: Victims must keep bank and contact details current to receive repayments.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for communityLawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice applaud shop owner's quick-thinking as five youths arrestedThe alleged would-be robbers were aged just 12 to 14 and fled in a stolen vehicle.24 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spreeCole Jenkins' loot included everything from power tools to groceries and spanned regions.19 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldEgypt says stolen pharaoh's bracelet melted down, sold for $6799A museum employee and three alleged accomplices arrested for stealing 3000yo bracelet.18 Sep 08:01 PM
WorldGold worth $1.18m stolen in Paris museum heistA July cyber attack disabled the museum's alarm and surveillance systems.17 Sep 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Who would steal a ramp?': Outrage after theft traps woman in her homeWithout the temporary ramp, Sholeen Schultz cannot safely leave her Whangārei home.17 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTeen connected to robbery spree nabbed after video posing with over $100k in jewelleryUnlike most teens, he sported multiple luxury watches. The panache came back to haunt him.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months laterKatana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo men accused of stealing $210,000 from security at Sylvia ParkThe men allegedly fled the shopping mall in a car, which was later found on fire.11 Sep 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGuilty ’til proven innocent? Govt announces plans for new shoplifting offenceProposals likely to disproportionately impact Māori, the neurodiverse and the disabled.09 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeSuspect charged after $95k Christchurch sculpture stolen, destroyed and sold for scrapThe statue was made by renowned Christchurch sculptor Llew Summers. 09 Sep 08:42 AM
Crime'Unsettling': Stolen $130k trophy reappears in woman's home nine months laterManawa Hepi broke down in court after hearing the owner didn't hold a grudge.07 Sep 05:00 AM
