Crime

Climbing Mauao for Monica on White Ribbon Day

Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year they're inviting... Read More

New information about homicide cold case

Police investigating the 2018 homicide of Hastings man Eddie Peters are encouraging people to watch tonight's Cold Case TV episode when new information will be... Read More

Rare charge of infanticide raised in murder trial

The Rotorua woman accused of murdering her infant son while the country was in level 4 lockdown last August, can now be named as Melody Mamaengaroa Ngawhika​. Ngawhika's... Read More

Mount Surf Club windows smashed in “fit of rage”

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is recovering after a 'random fit of rage” which left three broken windows and a $2500 insurance bill. Operations manager... Read More

Fifth arrest in BOP homicide case     

A fifth person is facing one count of murder in connection to the death of a Bay of Plenty man. Mark Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained... Read More

Man accused of shooting mum can now be named

The man charged with the murder of Korrey Whyman can now be named as Credence Paripari Malcolm. Name suppression for Malcolm, 30, lapsed on Friday, one week after... Read More

Record serial numbers before ‘grinches’ arrive

People across the country are being warned not to let any grinches steal Christmas. NZ Police are encouraging people across Aotearoa to record their serial numbers... Read More

Electric vehicle keeping Pāpāmoa safer

Pāpāmoa Community Patrol is saving fuel and keeping their neighbourhood safe with their brand new electric vehicle. The Pāpāmoa Community Patrol were delighted... Read More

Life-saving device stolen from Te Puna Quarry Park

Te Puna Quarry Park volunteers are shocked to find that their defibrillator unit has been ripped off the wall and taken from the park on Friday night. The life-saving... Read More

Police dog teams graduate to woofs and applause

A trio of new Police dog teams graduated as operational today - ready to help patrol and protect their communities in Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Southland. They... Read More

Rebels boss gets jail term reduced on appeal

A Rebels gang boss described as the CEO of a meth business and his vice president, a youth worker who took an at-risk youngster on a 'drug trip”, have had... Read More

Orders coming into force to prevent firearm harm

Firearm Prohibition Orders, to help reduce gun harm and make communities safer, come into effect today. The orders prohibit high-risk offenders from accessing,... Read More