Drive it like you stole it: Nissan Safari 5th most swiped vehicle

Nissan's Patrol/Safari is New Zealand's fifth most-stolen vehicle, according to the latest AA Insurance list. A "soft" 4WD, the Subaru Forester, was seventh. The full list:

1. Honda Torneo
2. Mazda Familia
3. Subaru Impreza
4. Mitsubishi Libero
5. Nissan Petrol/Safari
6. Honda Integra
7. Subaru Forester
8. Nissan Stagea
9. Mazda Atenza
10. Mazda Premacy

The list is based on AA Insurance's claims data. More than 90 per cent of claims in the top 10 list were for vehicles made more than a decade ago. According to police, 49,121 motor vehicle thefts and related offences were recorded last year, compared to 48,375 in 2013 and 49,935 in 2012.