Crime

Government helps protect shops from ram raids

The Government is providing further support to help Police protect small businesses affected by a spike in ram raids, Minister of Police Poto Williams says. $6... Read More

Butcher: “I’m done. It‘s killing me”

A Bay of Plenty butcher has reached 'breaking point” and is closing one of his stores after the latest in a spate of burglaries pushed his health and stress... Read More

Stubbing out tobacco smuggling

Budget 2022 is providing investment to crackdown on tobacco smuggling into New Zealand. 'Customs has seen a significant increase in the smuggling of tobacco... Read More

Cattle ‘bled like a fountain’ after dehorning

A Tauranga man who used no anaesthetic when he cut the horns of three cattle has been prosecuted by SPCA. Russell Williams cut the horns of the cattle so low... Read More

Cryptocurrency investment schemes: caution needed

Police are reminding potential investors to be wary following numerous reports in recent weeks of people falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scams. Detective... Read More

Milk tanker attack: accused pleads guilty

A teenager has admitted attacking a Waikato milk tanker with a hammer at a late night boy racer gathering. However, the 18-year-old gets to keep his identity... Read More

Ōmokoroa burglaries: three youths arrested

Three youths have been arrested following a spate of burglaries in a beach community on the outskirts of Tauranga. Two Ōmokoroa dairies have been broken into... Read More

Free bus fares restricted after bus stop violence

A spate of violence at bus stops in Tauranga, mainly instigated by youth, has prompted regional council to restrict free bus fares for under 18 year olds. During... Read More

New law helps secure New Zealand’s maritime domain

Legislation that will help prevent serious criminal offending at sea, including trafficking of humans, drugs, wildlife and arms, has passed its third reading in... Read More

Keeping number plates safe from theft

To combat the increasing numbers of theft of car number plates, Tauranga South Community Patrol will be out in force in Tauranga Crossing's carpark on June 11.... Read More

Video footage appeal following Rotorua disorder

Police are appealing for video footage of a disorder incident which took place in Rotorua. Two groups of people were involved on the incident that took place... Read More

Tauranga serious assault: Youth charged with GBH

A youth has been arrested following the alleged serious assault of a Bayfair Shopping Centre employee. Police were called to reports of an assault at the shopping... Read More