Crime

Police sharing Christmas spirit

Pāpāmoa Police Constable Adrian Oldham is hoping everyone is able to enjoy the Christmas cheer over the holiday break while staying safe and looking out for... Read More

SH35 open after fatal BOP incident

State Highway 35 has re-opened after being closed while Police responded to an incident in the vicinity of Ōpape Beach, east of Ōpōtiki. Police can confirm... Read More

Police confirm fatality in SH35 incident

Police have confirmed that a man has died in an incident on State Highway 35, in the Bay of Plenty. At 6.15am, police responded to an incident on State Highway... Read More

Grave concerns for man missing since November 16

Police are releasing CCTV footage of the last known sighting of Atonio Finau, as concerns mount for the wellbeing of the missing Auckland man. Mr Finau, aged... Read More

Man arrested after Tauranga firearms incident

A man is due to appear in court following an armed police callout in Tauranga. Police responded to an incident at Oropi Road in Tauranga in which a firearm had... Read More

Lengthy road closures on SH35

State Highway 35 is expected to be closed for some time today while police respond to an incident reported at about 6.15am. The road closure is in the vicinity... Read More

Murder accused’s bail application denied

A woman facing a murder charge in relation to the death of a five-year-old boy in Te Puna will remain in custody until her next court appearance. Michaela Barriball,... Read More

Online puppy scam warning

At Christmas time, we sometimes think we can get good deals through online traders and it's not always the case. Police have noticed an increase of people selling... Read More

BOP store robbed at gunpoint

Police are seeking information from the public after a Bay of Plenty store was robbed at gunpoint. Shortly before 8pm on December 18, three offenders entered... Read More

Women charged in child homicide case due in court

Two women are due to appear in Tauranga District Court later today in relation to the homicide of five-year-old Malachi Subecz. Michaela Barriball, 27, has been... Read More

Police make arrest as part of EBOP drug effort

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man as part of what they call a "continued effort to disrupt drug offending" in the Kawerau region today. In a statement,... Read More

BOP policeman used “excessive force” on detainee

An investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority of New Zealand agrees with an assessment by the police that a Bay of Plenty officer used 'excessive... Read More