Hamilton shoplifter says she can ‘go where I want’ after being caught by police
This week, she appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court before Judge Glen Marshall on charges of…
Kleptomania: Understanding the Urge to Steal
One of the ways I unwind is by watching Nollywood movies. Coincidentally, there are lots of them on…
Coach Jodie Wastney sentenced to community detention for stealing from marching team
The fraud also ended the team, which has since dissolved, one parent said. The parent of a special…
Officer charged with stealing police-issued gun
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Man arrested in Beachlands after Volkswagen stolen at gunpoint in Onehunga
“Motorway cameras tracked the Volkswagen as it travelled through Highbrook. “With the assistance of Eagle [the police helicopter],…
Mongreal Mob teens arrested for stealing 35 vehicles in Tūrangi
“Two further men – one being a patched Mongrel Mob member and the other an associate – were…
Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal penalises legal secretary for stealing $1.3m of client money to buy house
The woman was prosecuted for the theft and sentenced to 12 months’ home detention last year. Then, in…
Auckland man allegedly stole hundreds of chocolate worth more than $9000 from various supermarkets
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Diamante Kingi’s trail of smash-and-grabs across the Waikato: Businesses $12k plus out of pocket
Police say “smash-and-grab” crimes are committed by groups of young people who target shops and petrol stations, and…
Trusted accounts worker Melanie Kingi jailed for stealing $823k from charity organisation
Today, she was jailed in the Hamilton District Court on a charge of theft by a person in…
Man charged after allegedly stealing SUV with child in front seat outside Woolworths Ponsonby
The boy was physically unharmed. Woolworths Ponsonby is the only supermarket on the street. The vehicle was then…
Christchurch police arrest five teens after armed car robbery in Linwood
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