Robberies
Tobacco price hikes pushing black market, researcher claims
Tax policy aimed at stubbing out one health problem has potentially fired up another, according to a research author.
A new study analysed media reports of tobacco robberies from convenience stores… Video, Audio
Robbers with baseball bat target two bars, KFC in Christchurch
One person has been arrested this morning after a series of robberies in Christchurch last night.
Indian and Chinese leaders want action on crime
Fifteen members of the Indian and Chinese communities meet with Government ministers this afternoon to demand action on crime. Video, Audio
Youth crime jumps, social worker blames service cuts
A youth worker says he's not surprised the number of teenagers appearing in court for robbery has risen by more than 50 percent in the past year. Ministry of Justice figures reveal more than 260 10 to… Audio
Auckland police officer tells families to shape up, step up
A police officer heading the taskforce into aggravated robberies in Auckland has called out the families of those involved - saying they need to speak out and police can't work alone. Audio
Dairy owners blame cigarette price hikes for robberies
With a retail price of over $20 a packet, there's a growing black market in stolen cigarettes. Footage provided to Checkpoint shows the people stealing them work very fast, and sometimes brutally… Video, Audio
Shop keepers reaching desperation point.
A Rotorua shop keeper says he'll kill the next person who tries to steal from him. Audio
Shop robberies
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime Prevention Group talks about the onus being on shop keepers to avoid robberies. Audio
Armed robberies on the rise
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime Prevention Group discusses arming shop workers. Audio
Auckland dairy owner hires teens for security back-up
A south Auckland dairy owner is so fed up with being robbed that he has hired two teenagers next door to call on for back-up. Audio
Police no-shows
Greg O'Connor of the Police Association discusses resources and Police responses. Audio