Criminals can target victims at any time but big life moments, where new surroundings and situations can make things tricky, are a particular risk.
New Zealand
6:00am
St Peter's on Willis in Te Aro, Wellington, plans to close its doors for a day if the two icons aren't returned.
Thursday 11:01am
1:28
The deadline to sell the mysterious property with a colourful history passed yesterday.
Tue, Jul 21
A coroner has discussed "gaps in evidence" over how the scooter was handled following the crash.
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Explainer
A new proposal has outlined how digital licenses will work, how they will be issued, what privacy safeguards will apply, and how police will verify them.
Sun, Jul 19
Lawson said the drive had left him "shaking", giving him "indescribable" feelings.
Motorsport
Fri, Jul 17
1:31
Consultation seeks feedback on detailed rules to put the new system in place.
Thu, Jul 16
A marine biologist described the sight as "very unusual".
Sat, Jul 4
The four tickets, each worth $250,000 after last night's draw, were sold at the same store in the Waikato town.
Thu, Jul 2
1:35
As temperatures drop and winter sets in, driving can become riskier business, with a whole set of season-specific hazards to watch out for.
Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.
Sun, Jun 14
According to new wastewater testing data from police, the use of meth and MDMA increased in the early part of the year.
Wed, Jun 10
"It's a good feeling because we're a small store and you generally know the people coming through the door by name," the owner of Four Square Netherby in Ashburton said.
Thu, Jun 4
1:32
"Nobody wants to turn up and give their time and drive long distances to cop flak from the sideline."
Rugby
Sun, May 31
Digital versions are on the way, changing how motorists will prove they are allowed on our roads.
Mon, May 25
Inspectors identified "a range of issues" at the property that the landlord failed to fix, despite an order.
Fri, May 22
The legislation enabled the future use of digital licences as an "optional alternative" to the familiar cards.
Thu, May 14
In just a few hours we'll know the group that will be heading to North America next month for New Zealand's first FIFA World Cup campaign in 16 years.
Football
While there was "no sexual or indecent motivation", a tribunal found that Ankui (Ian) Gui's behaviour amounted to serious misconduct.
Thu, May 7
A recent prosecution found two people guilty of trying to sneak the precious stone out of the country.
The changes are the first to take effect since the Government confirmed it would scrap the full licence test.
Mon, May 4
4:13
It’s been nearly five weeks since cars raced around a Formula 1 track, with Kiwi driver Lawson saying he would "try and do the best job I can".
Fri, May 1
1:29
As of this afternoon, 19 people have been killed in 15 separate crashes.
Thu, Apr 30
With the first batch of reforms taking effect later this year, many motorists will need to start thinking about when their vehicle is due for its next check.
Fri, Apr 17
2:34
The changes, which would mean less frequent inspections for some vehicles, will kick in on November 1.
Thu, Apr 16
