New ZealandTwo-for-one bust as police nab four men in supermarket theftsA shopping list of items to steal was found on one of the arrested men.21 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandInvercargill man accused of stealing 855 litres of petrol from contractorPolice found 11 jerry cans able to hold 20 litres each during a search of the man's home.21 Apr 02:49 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Money-go-round': Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using her own benefitThe 34-year-old mother of four defrauded MSD of nearly $25,000 over 12 months.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancer19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 litres of diesel drained from tank at Waikato property, triggers police chase16 Apr 02:34 AM
CrimeTwins admit violent machete robbery that resulted in shotgun blast, attempted murder charge15 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Shaking with hurt': Mum pleads for answers after son's tree memorial allegedly ransacked15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandYouth arrested after violent back-to-back dairy robberiesPolice say they aren't ruling out further arrests. 15 Apr 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Great result': Late-night burglary foiled after police catch four at sceneAbout $500 of alcohol was stolen and several thousand dollars' damage caused.10 Apr 01:44 AM
CrimeKiwi man, Aussie woman arrested at Singapore transit hotel over alleged duty-free shop theftsCCTV allegedly showed Chanel perfume and anti-aging moisturiser being taken by the man.10 Apr 01:01 AM
WorldCostly mistake: Thief swaps $4.8m whisky and Fabergé set for drugsOnly seven 'The Emerald Isle' whiskey sets exist worldwide.10 Apr 12:32 AM
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
CrimeCar fleeing police over alleged meat theft stopped on Remutaka Hill RoadPolice say a bag of meat was allegedly stolen from a Masterton shop.06 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandChurch's brass eagle 'intentionally' damaged on Easter weekend, a month after similar theftSt Peter's on Willis said the would-be thief was still welcome at the church.05 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindlesA judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.03 Apr 08:20 PM
Auckland'Real kick in the teeth': Fuel thieves hit volunteer Auckland bike clubThieves siphoned about 200 litres of diesel from a digger being used to build their park.03 Apr 07:11 AM
World'Monster' UK funeral director left bodies to rotRobert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud, including unidentified ashes, and theft.02 Apr 07:38 PM
New Zealand'It’s horrific': Solo mum faces $1300 bill after thieves drill fuel tank, steal petrolRahema Lingman says people are 'going to extreme lengths' amid the fuel crisis.02 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tip jars stolen from two Rotorua cafesThe cafes believe the same man is responsible for the 'brazen' thefts.01 Apr 02:31 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