Crime

Tauranga Police nab fleeing driver

A man is facing a number of charges after fleeing from police overnight. A police spokesperson says a driver failed to stop for police just before 1am in the... Read More

Pukehina property caught up in police drug op

Properties, vehicles and bank account funds worth a combined value of more than $7 million dollars has been restrained today. The assets were seized by the Police... Read More

Covid pop-up clinics‘ vandalism losses near $30k

Covid-19 pop up testing stations in the Bay of Plenty are suffering from ongoing vandalism and theft, with the latest tagging appearing at The Doctors Bayfair... Read More

Vehicle sought in connection to January homicide

Waikato Police continue the homicide investigation into the death of Jade Pui, 42, who died in Raglan on 26 January. Police were called to Wainui Road where... Read More

Murder investigation: vehicle of interest located

A forensic examination is underway after a key vehicle sought in connection with the murder of Ryan Woodford has been found. 'Finding this vehicle has been significant... Read More

Police warn of WhatsApp scam

Police want to warn people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam circulating at the moment. In this case scammers use WhatsApp to impersonate family members or friends... Read More

No chases police rule emboldens young thieves

Young criminals are leaving police in their dust thanks to an updated police pursuit policy that forbids officers from chasing them down. While it has emboldened... Read More

Police issue warning to rural property owners

Western Bay of Plenty Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure. "A key focus for Police is preventing crime... Read More

Serious assault: police seeking dashcam footage

Police are seeking dashcam footage or information about a serious assault which took place on Monday, March 21. One person was left with serious injuries following... Read More

Milk tanker fracas: arrests made

Police have arrested a person in connection to the incident where a milk tanker was attacked. The incident unfolded on Orini Road in the Waikato in the early... Read More

Car meet: organisers unable to control crowd

A group who helped to run a Waikato car meet, in which some of the attendees attacked a milk tanker, say they do not condone that behaviour. The windscreen of... Read More

Whakaari hearing: Further disclosure required

The 13 defendants facing charges following the Whakaari/White Island fatal eruption face a maximum fine of $1.5 million if convicted. A case review hearing was... Read More