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'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plot
One supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.
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Sweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen
KitKat says the shipment of chocolate bars could enter unofficial sales channels.
Machete attack robbery: Man with over 200 convictions jailed again
His criminal resume includes a standoff in which he fired a gun from his deck.
'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eat
The 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.
Women accused of fleeing Rebel Sport store with $5k worth of clothing
A man and his family helped officers find a car with three trolleys of stolen gear.
Chop-shop owner who took $800k in stolen cars loses bid to cut jail term
The vehicles were quickly stripped for parts and shipped to the Middle East.
Exclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solved
His tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.
'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flat
The devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.
Unclaimed haul: Police want to return stolen jewellery and handbags in Rotorua
The items were taken in Glenholme and industrial area burglaries since mid-2023.
Aussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ
The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.
Defendant foiled her home detention bracelet prior to killing of Auckland businessman
She should have been at home serving her sentence when she hatched the robbery plan.
Hawke’s Bay retail theft down
A dedicated HB retail crime unit has arrested 151 people and laid 592 related charges.
Man laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church member
Justin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong.
Police appeal to public for information about Aro Valley aggravated robbery
Two men attacked a victim who was walking on Ohiro Rd at 5.40pm on Tuesday evening.
Dave Letele: 'Wave of crime coming' if Kiwis don't receive support with fuel prices
Community activist says people need support after a man tried to siphon petrol near a gym.
Cop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crime
The officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.
Why an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increased
A High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'
No 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.
'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heist
A judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.
Police hunt suspects after quad bike liquor store robbery in Castlecliff
Three people have been arrested, with several other suspects still at large.
Tech thieves: How US$31m in AI hardware vanished before anyone noticed
Experts say real losses may be 10 to 15 times higher than official estimates.
Dairy worker recounts confrontation with disguised teens armed with tomahawk during robbery
Police have described the morning hold-up of the Gisborne store as 'brazen'.
Diana Clement: How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia
OPINION: An enduring power of attorney lets a trusted person act for you if you cannot.
Police hunt masked robbers who hit Rotorua convenience store
Three people entered the store with masks on 'demanding items' before fleeing.
'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the public
The Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.
'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuit
They stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.
'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts
It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.
Police seek victim of Auckland train station robbery
Six people were arrested over the aggravated robbery.
'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling
The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.
'We don’t feel that safe anymore': Tourists hit by West Auckland van break-in
They had bought the campervan just three days earlier and insured it that week.