Crime

One person in custody after Fraser Street incident

Update, 3.30pm: One person has been taken into custody following an incident on Fraser Street. "Police received a report of someone on the bus exhibiting anti-social... Read More

Watch: New measures to help tackle gangs

Police will have expanded powers for dealing with gang violence including a new intimidation offence, but stronger search and seize powers will still need a... Read More

Scammers target Prezzy Cards

Supermarket chains and customers are on high alert as a new scam involving the popular Prezzy Card leaves some out of pocket. Particularly in the Waikato's Matamata-Piako... Read More

Police roll out Lumi drug scan tool nationwide

Police are launching its Lumi drug scanning tool to frontline Police nationwide, following a six-month pilot. The Lumi drug scan device can immediately identify... Read More

BOP property forfeited from major meth case

The first forfeiture from the major police operation targeting methamphetamine supply in Kawerau has been completed. Operation Notus, the award winning six month... Read More

Large police presence spotted in Omanawa

There are reports of a large police presence in Omanawa this afternoon. A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE says that there are about '11 police cars' in total.... Read More

Tauranga arson accused appear in court

Two people accused of torching a building in Tauranga's Historic Village have appeared in court today. Alexander James Burgess, 33, and Zachariah Phillips, 29,... Read More

BOP police nab alleged thief

A man accused of crimes spanning two nights in the Bay of Plenty is facing a raft of charges, Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray says police have arrested a... Read More

Ex-detective: Child abuse statistics “appalling”

The name suppression lift for a woman jailed for abusing her daughter, leading to her death, is a timely reminder for the need for improved child monitoring in... Read More

Extra police presence planned for Eid celebrations

Muslim community leaders and police are in talks about security ahead of the biggest religious days of the year. The Federation of Islamic Associations is worried... Read More

Historic Village fire: Two charged with arson

Two people have been arrested in relation to a fire at Tauranga's Historic Village. A building on the outskirts of the village was razed by fire on June 16.... Read More

Tauranga mosque burgled, two cars set alight

The Muslim community is worried after a mosque in Tauranga was burgled and two cars were set on fire in the week leading up to one of the biggest religious days... Read More