Crime
05:10pm Fri 11 Nov, 2022
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have arrested four people as part of Operation Cobalt enforcement activity, targeting illegal firearms and methamphetamine supply. Police... Read More
02:00pm Fri 11 Nov, 2022
The man arrested after an Armed Offenders Squad stand-off at a Rotorua bank has made his first court appearance on kidnapping and threat charges. Eight charges... Read More
10:45am Fri 11 Nov, 2022
Police have this morning arrested a man for the murder of Korrey Whyman in Rotorua in September. Korrey, from Kawerau, was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled... Read More
06:45am Fri 11 Nov, 2022
A man is facing multiple kidnapping charges following a hostage situation in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to BNZ Bank on Amohau Street in... Read More
04:50pm Thu 10 Nov, 2022
UPDATE 5.17pm: A man has been taken into custody following a hostage incident at a bank in Amohau Street, Rotorua this afternoon, and the cordons on the street... Read More
07:01am Thu 10 Nov, 2022
If a Bay of Plenty gang member was dealing in millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine and other drugs then his lifestyle should reflect that, a High Court... Read More
07:30am Tue 08 Nov, 2022
Police are "incredibly concerned" about the amount of legally drunk people caught behind the wheel at recent checkpoint. More than 3900 drivers were stopped at... Read More
08:28am Mon 07 Nov, 2022
A secret witness was inspired by Hollywood movies to concoct an elaborate tale of drug- and gun-running, the lawyer acting for an alleged gang boss says. The... Read More
07:41am Sun 06 Nov, 2022
A fire lit under Tauranga Harbour Bridge has been extinguished by fire emergency services. Police say they were notified of a fire in the vicinity of Hikuwai... Read More
06:00pm Fri 04 Nov, 2022
A man has been jailed for 16 years on a series of drug smuggling, money laundering and related charges resulting from an extensive Customs-led investigation in... Read More
07:01am Fri 04 Nov, 2022
The fate of Chopper the dog, who bit a chunk of flesh from the arm of a holistic vet, once again hangs in the balance. A High Court judge has granted Tauranga... Read More
06:00pm Thu 03 Nov, 2022
People are being warned of an email scam claiming to have located explicit illegal material on their computers. A police spokesperson says they are aware of an... Read More
27-Sep 20:00
BOP exports to grow following UAE trade agreement
27-Sep 19:00
Historic recognition for Māori soldiers in WW1
27-Sep 18:00
Attending climate strikes to count as truancy
27-Sep 17:00
RotoruaNZ supports World Tourism Day
27-Sep 16:00
High-stakes competition in Mount Maunganui
27-Sep 15:00
Community spirit shines at Whakamarama markets
27-Sep 14:00
Suzuki series set to be intense
27-Sep 13:00
$20k grant fosters social ties for seniors
27-Sep 11:45
Coromandel cyclone recovery work nears completion
27-Sep 11:15
Council lease offer rules out housing for 30 years
27-Sep 10:45
Investigation under way following dog attack
27-Sep 10:10
Tauranga landlord wants 'dangerous' tree removed
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