Crime

NZ Police: Valuing neurodiversity

Police is opening the recruitment door to people who have valuable skills but cannot navigate traditional employment processes. Three positions recently advertised... Read More

Kindness after Tauranga kindy attack

The community is wrapping support around the Avenues Kindergarten after the not-for-profit facility - which cares for local 50 children and families - this month... Read More

Mongols on trial: Crown opens case against members

Gangland-style shootouts, arson attacks, assaults and drive-by shootings. A campaign of violence and intimidation was allegedly used to propel the meteoric rise... Read More

Forgery: Alleged fake doctor arrested and charged

A man accused of using fake documents to secure a job as a doctor at one of the country's busiest hospitals has been arrested. Te Whatu Ora Manukau filed... Read More

Crime concerns prompt Neighbourhood Support call

Another stranger entering a Bethlehem home last week has prompted Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support to encourage more families to join the organisation... Read More

BOP rugby: Parent allegedly assaults coach

A police investigation is underway following reports that a parent allegedly assault a coach at a Bay of Plenty rugby game. In a statement released to media,... Read More

Ram raids: BOP business owners fed-up

Frustrated Rotorua business owners believe the amount of emergency housing in the city is contributing to a recent spate of ram raids. There have been more than... Read More

Charges laid following fleeing driver incident

Two people will appear in court after being apprehended following a fleeing driver incident, thanks to quick work by police from Taupō, Tūrangi and Waiouru. At... Read More

Major trial begins after Mongols gang bust

One of the largest criminal trials in New Zealand history is under way in Hamilton, more than two years after police swooped on the Mongols gang in the Bay of... Read More

Fatal house fire in Thames

One person has died following a house fire in Thames overnight. Police and FENZ were called to the property on Paeroa Kopu Road about 12.30am. "Sadly, one person... Read More

One in custody following Mount Maunganui crash

One person is in custody following a crash on Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui at 6.20pm this evening, according to a police spokesperson. "Police received a... Read More

Pair helping police after fleeing driver incident

Two people are assisting police following a fleeing driver incident near in the Lake Rotoaira area, south of Taupō. Earlier this afternoon, police issued a statement... Read More