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Crime In New Zealand - Page 8

Cybercrime hits 70 percent of Kiwis

Seventy percent of New Zealand adults have been the victim of cybercrime, according to a report from security software firm Symantec. Ref. Source 3

Zealand New Crime

Home invader jailed for attack on grandmother

A man who tied up, robbed, and nearly killed a profoundly deaf 71-year-old grandmother in her home has been sent to jail for six years and eight months. Ref. Source 4

Crime In New Zealand History & Civil Business Politics

Surgeon's wife wins jail appeal

The wife of a prominent Wairarapa surgeon has been freed from jail after serving eight days of an 18-month prison term for fraud she committed right under her husband's nose. Ref. Source 7

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Legal aid change 'bad news' for battered spouses

An attempt to save money could lead to bashed spouses being questioned by their attackers in court, the legal profession fears. Ref. Source 3

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Police hunt King Country gunman

Police are hunting for a gunman who fired a shot in a King Country  bar last night. Ref. Source 7

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Gangs of girls terrorise shop owners

Intimidating gangs of girls are prompting Porirua retailers to flee the city. Ref. Source 5

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Stabbing victim was about to propose to his partner

A Turangi father of three was planning to propose to his long-time partner when his stepfather fatally stabbed him in the chest, a court has been told. Ref. Source 8

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Burglars hit as sisters take a break from quake

The wheelbarrow tracks in the kitchen told their own story. Ref. Source 3

Zealand New Crime

King Country fugitive caught

A gunman on the run for three days in the King Country has been captured by police. Ref. Source 7

Crime In New Zealand

Family relive distress from identity theft

The sister of a dead baby boy whose identity ACT MP David Garrett stole to get a fake passport has spoken of the family's distress. Ref. Source 2

Crime New Zealand - Page 8

Strike 1 against young sex abductor

A Carterton teenager who was in school uniform when he first tried to kidnap a young girl for sex has received his first strike under the three strikes law. Ref. Source 6

Crime New Zealand Politics Business Civil & History - Page 8

Man left toothless by conman

A Christchurch man who lost $600 and his dentures to a bogus insurance assessor has warned others to be on their guard. Ref. Source 6