Petrol station owners profiling customers as fuel thefts surge
Baltej Singh Dhaliwal owns a petrol station in Auckland’s Māngere and said his staff looked at customers before…
Kharl WiRepa admits fraud over Miss Rotorua charity funds and thefts
A police summary of facts said WiRepa received funding for his role as director of the Miss Rotorua…
Phillip Spooner and his spree of thefts from retailers, homes, and car keys from gyms
Spooner then punched him in the face multiple times and began reversing the car with the victim still…
Northland police urge simple home and car security steps as summer thefts rise
“We also see a rise in stolen bag claims in December, often from busy malls, restaurants, parties and…
Car theft in New Zealand: The most stolen models and riskiest areas
Based on MoneyHub’s detailed Stolen Car Analysis, head of research Christopher Walsh isolates multiple trends for the six…
TikTok livestream helps police track and arrest Palmerston North alleged youth car thieves
During the livestream, the people inside the vehicle discussed stealing another car in Woodville. Grantham said Dannevirke staff…
Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Whangārei gas cylinder thefts hits Waipu charity The Celtic Barn
Central Whangārei business Pure Cafe earlier sent out a warning to other businesses to secure their cylinders after…
Kmart Rotorua introduces 50c trolley bond to curb thefts
They said lost trolleys and having the Rotorua Lakes Council return their trolleys was costing thousands of dollars.…
Jacob Blake sentenced for Christchurch van thefts and drug‑fuelled crime spree
The man leapt into the passenger seat and tried to stop him from driving off. But Blake drove…
Rotorua iwi trust devastated by thefts of pest control gear before awards ceremony
Through iwi and charitable donations over the past two years, the trust bought specialised equipment for its now…
Christchurch mother of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree
“She claims she is a kleptomaniac. When I look at the charges, she is clearly stealing for resale,”…