New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandRobber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back. 08 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concerns06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrazen hammer heist: Police hunt jewel thief, staff distressed after store raid05 Jul 05:11 AM
Crime'It's all safe mum': Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gown04 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolen02 Jul 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘Scared to open my doors’: Business owner loses $30k after six burglaries in two months30 Jun 06:00 PM
CrimeRobber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k AudiHe damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.28 Jun 06:58 AM
WorldBurglars ransack Brad Pitt's $5.5m LA home during promo tourThree suspects climbed a fence and entered through the front window.27 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurantPolice arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New Zealand'It's a bit unnerving': Jewel heist leaves store owner on edgePolice tracked the stolen jewellery to Rotorua pawn shops.26 Jun 07:36 AM
CrimeMan invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over uteHe was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang. 26 Jun 05:30 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
Crime2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service stationMani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.23 Jun 04:04 AM
WorldCar theft crisis pits manufacturers against high-tech gangsAlmost 130,000 UK vehicles were stolen in the year to March 2024 - near a 15-year high.22 Jun 06:00 PM
Crime'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddlerHe had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video. 22 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over violent Auckland crime spreeIt's alleged the man, armed with a knife, burgled seven homes and stole two cars. 21 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey followed a truck for 500km – then they stole $167m in jewelleryNew York Times: Prosecutors are calling it 'the largest jewellery heist in US history'.19 Jun 09:11 PM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
WorldFilm director killed, diamond Rolex feared motive in stabbingLondoner Jennifer Abbott was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg.18 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shopliftersJudge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.16 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theftThe judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.09 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeGangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D gunsHe was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.08 Jun 06:00 AM
