Crime
Auckland foreign exchange firm fined over $1 million
Company fined for failing to report suspicious activities and submit financial transparency reports relating to money laundering.
Woman pleads not guilty to theft after receiving mistaken bank transfer
A pair involved in retiree's mistaken bank transfer have been granted interim name suppression.
Immigration authorities claim success against organised crime
Thirty-eight companies have been investigated since March to ensure they were complying with their immigration and employment obligations.
No relief in violent crime victimisations at retail outlets year on year
Police data shows that 4304 incidents were recorded nationwide in 2024 - almost identical to the 4305 serious victimisations logged the previous year.
Asian community divided on proposed reforms to combat retail crime
Proposed amendment to the Crimes Act to widen power of detention may give some business owners security, but victims and community leaders believe more should be done.
Retailers to be handed wider power to detain shoplifters
The Crimes Act will be amended to allow retailers and members of the public to make citizen's arrests at any time of the day and use reasonable restraints when doing so.
Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
Ram raids decline almost 60 percent year on year
Recently released data from police reveals a decline of almost 60 percent year on year in the number of ram raids nationwide that were logged in 2024.
Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
Drug plane pilot loses Supreme Court appeal
David John Cutmore was the pilot of an aircraft trying to fly from Central Province to Australia, carrying 611 kilogrammes of cocaine.
2024 in review: A challenging year for NZ's Chinese community
High-profile criminal cases and concerns about public safety overshadow a parliamentary milestone and some success in expanding business operations.
Tingjun Cao’s trial highlights translation challenges in court proceedings
The Chinese national's trial over the murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao lasted almost seven weeks.
Two plead not guilty to Gulf Harbour homicide charges
They are facing charges of manslaughter and kidnapping 70-year-old Chinese woman Shulai Wang, as well as obstruction and providing false immigration information.
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Company director ‘blackmails’ employee for $1.2m after he allegedly stole $400k
Construction firm director allegedly threatened to go to the police, Inland Revenue and Immigration if employee didn't pay him the money that was missing from the company coffers.
Ethnic leaders repeat calls for greater input in policy
Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.
Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences motivated by race
Police have logged more than 14,200 incidents of hate crime offences motivated by the victim's race or ethnicity since January 2020.
Indian community leader shaken after intimidation scare in South Auckland home
A man believed to be a gang member purportedly threatened the former chairperson of the New Zealand Indian Business Association over a civil dispute.
Toy store workers concerned about safety after brazen Lego heist
Owner of Toyworld in Sylvia Park hopes security can be improved after targeted attack.
Tougher sentencing on the horizon for retail crime
The government is introducing a new aggravating factor targeting offences against small business owners whose homes and businesses are interconnected.