Crime

Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit

A 51-year-old man was killed during an attack that allegedly started when five carloads of Mongrel Mob members and associates descended on a Tauranga... Read More

Global drug groups target New Zealand

International crime groups see New Zealand as a golden nugget for their drug trade, say police. Customs and police figures released to RNZ show a spike in... Read More

Electrician's descent into child exploitation

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT 'Got any 10 to 14yo stuff?” a father-of-three wrote in a chat group with others keen on child exploitation material. Daniel... Read More

Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid

A minute after a school bus driver noticed his bus engine temperature was reading a bit high, he heard screams from students behind him. A look in the rear-view... Read More

Fatal crash in BOP: Road closed

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Grieve Rd in Otakiri... Read More

Car seen going wrong way on Tauranga bridge

A person was seen driving the wrong way across the Tauranga Harbour Bridge during rush-hour traffic this morning. 'Police responded to reports of a vehicle... Read More

Police graduates ready for their new stations

Constable Ben Spenceley is one of 60 new police officers ready to hit the streets after graduating from their police training this week. Award-winning actor... Read More

Tauranga Sikh temple brawl: Five appear in court

The identities of Bay of Plenty men accused of assault charges after a brawl at a Tauranga Sikh temple and an alleged assault at a nearby mall are suppressed. A... Read More

High School law students learn courtroom antics

There was a remorseful offender, a sobbing victim, persuasive lawyers, an angry family member, a persistent journalist and a stern judge. Anyone sitting in... Read More

Wheelie bin contract: Man ploughs into road worker

An argument over wanting to axe his 12-month wheelie bin contract proved the catalyst for a man who threaten to murder a staff member, before punching... Read More

Serious assault: Police seek Te Puke man's return

A Te Puke man accused of leaving Australia more than six years ago before his trial for an alleged violent attack is fighting to stay in New Zealand. Joseph... Read More

Law student’s hopes for more Māori lawyers

More young Māori are entering the legal field and the trend is being welcomed by the New Zealand Law Society, which says the profession needs to better... Read More