BP Redcliffs EV charger cable taken in alleged copper theft
They urged anyone who had seen anything suspicious, has dashcam footage, or recognises the incident to contact police.…
Auckland identity theft: Kiel MacGregor sentenced for scams targeting Spark customers
“After the victim’s phone number is swapped to the offender’s SIM, they receive authentication messages from the bank,…
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…
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…
Canterbury EV charging stations vandalised in suspected cable-metal theft bid
Lisa Hannifin, Meridian chief customer officer, said the power company was “really disappointed” the stations had been vandalised.…
Thieves take cables from Grafton substation a year after costly damage
Paul Baragwanath, director of the Kāhui St David’s charitable trust, said thieves had again targeted the Madeira Lane…
Travis Scott and Keith Richards feature on GTA VI soundtrack
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Quad bike theft: Leonard Alexander Hansen rode 101km along tourist route to grandmother’s home
He caused additional damage to the associate’s personal belongings, including a television and laptop computer. On January 18,…
East Auckland bike thefts: Five bicycles recovered after three teens caught
“The youths rode off at speed towards Lloyd Elsmore Park, however, officers blocked in the offenders and quickly…
Tauranga teenager Loukas Rainger’s mum in hospital as Thailand watch theft case reaches court
The teenager’s father, Mark Rainger, had since arrived in Thailand and would accompany his “anxious and traumatised” son…
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…
Marith Khao jailed for Sharesies, cards theft and bank scam totalling $74k
He appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday before Judge Glen Marshall, who said Khao…