OFX data breach: NZ customer says Australian foreign exchange firm’s call centre verified him with stolen details
“I am appalled by their response and method of handling,” the customer said. He supplied the answers and…
Cash Converters Whangārei ram raid: Display cases damaged, items stolen
“Anyone with information is asked to update police online now or call 105 using the reference number 261012/1716.”…
Two Renoir paintings stolen in French museum heist have been recovered
The suspects cut through a fence to enter the museum’s tree-lined grounds, smashed a window to get inside,…
Pastures Past: Stolen petrol, butter and other tales of theft
Below is a selection of historical stories from the Northern Advocate (1931), New Zealand Herald (1932), Rotorua Morning…
Forklift zips down residential street, pursued by police in Weymouth, South Auckland
The getaway driver made a dash on the forklift through the yard and smashed through the gates, which…
Canterbury police work with scrap metal industry to curb copper theft profits
Canterbury police said they were “working with the Scrap Metal Recycling Association to discuss ways to make it…
Driver of stolen car in custody after alleged carjacking attempts in South Auckland
“Upon arrival, police located the alleged offender, and he was taken into custody without issue,” the spokesperson said.…
Team Rees race bike stolen in Rotorua recovered after rider crashes into car
The bike was taken from a Rotorua signwriter’s place between 7pm on Wednesday and 6am on Thursday, September…
Rotorua burglary: Man searching for his stolen belongings worth about $14k
The 27-year-old told the Rotorua Daily Post he was “devastated” to return from a five-day family trip to…
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in fire truck stolen at his house
“The home owner entered [a] rescue truck and suddenly drove around E3 [another truck], nearly striking two firefighters…
Milwaukee landlord finds stolen Picasso Torero print in vacated apartment
“It was kind of in a weird spot hanging on a wall,” Dertz said. “It looked like it…
Christchurch memorial theft: Brass dolphin stolen from teenager’s grave
Melissa’s mother, Lynda Tucker, said the family discovered it on Tuesday when they visited the cemetery after rain…