Some were laid to rest in unmarked paupers' graves. Some were cremated, their ashes scattered over the hospital rose garden. Others were wrapped in... Read More

Pāpāmoa residents are being 'terrorised” by people throwing rocks at their homes, causing thousands of dollars of damage and smashing a window, which... Read More

After 11 years, and three High Court murder trials, Black Power member Hendrix John Kahia has been found not guilty of Wiremu Birch's murder in a dark... Read More

A newly resurfaced petanque terrain at Kulim Park destroyed from a motorcyclist riding through and tearing it up for the second time is frustrating the game's... Read More

Police are investigating a death at a Bay of Plenty address. A police spokesperson says officers were sent to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm on Wednesday... Read More

WARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing for some readers. A man who continues to claim sexsomnia made him rape a woman who was passed... Read More

A smash and grab from a Tauranga store is being used a reminder to urge people to report any suspicious activity to police. At about 1.20am, police were informed... Read More

Senior Sergeant Nick Lewer was chasing a man, who was wanted for a string of burglaries, on foot when he heard the sound of a gunshot. Fearing he... Read More

Shopping via social media is convenient, however, it's important to identify the warning signs of a scam, says a Facebook post from NZ Police. 'Be vigilant... Read More

A Waikato woman has been granted interim name suppression after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of a toddler. The 33-year-old... Read More

Sergeant Terry Johnson has packed a lot into his nearly 47 years of dedicated Police service and this was evident from the numerous stories and reflections shared... Read More

A teen involved in a service station armed robbery has received a flurry of discounts that has reduced his sentence by 65 per cent. From facing a... Read More