01:00pm Tue 04 Jun, 2024
WARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing. The victim of a 'forceful” sexual attack broke into tears as her abuser was... Read More
10:10am Tue 04 Jun, 2024
Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information from the public following a fight in Te Puke which has left one person in a serious condition. Five people have... Read More
08:00am Tue 04 Jun, 2024
Drunk driving crashes leave a trail of hurt, loss and carnage in their wake, yet the number of people caught over the limit on Bay of Plenty roads is rising. For... Read More
06:34am Mon 03 Jun, 2024
A Tauranga volunteer has been awarded the King's Service Medal for her dedication to helping victims of crime and traumatic events. Vicki Wood, who offered... Read More
04:00pm Sat 01 Jun, 2024
Police would like to reassure those living or travelling in Eastern District this weekend that sufficient plans are in place to help ensure peoples' safety during... Read More
03:00pm Sat 01 Jun, 2024
Police are asking for further information following the arrest of five people after a disorder in Te Puke overnight. Police were called to Dunlop Road around... Read More
10:00am Sat 01 Jun, 2024
Scammers behind fake term deposits scams have upped their game, and unfortunately, it means consumers need to be even more wary when making banking decisions. Police... Read More
07:00pm Fri 31 May, 2024
Warning: This story contains evidence of a sexual nature which some readers may find upsetting. A man has denied sexually violating an intoxicated woman... Read More
06:45am Fri 31 May, 2024
A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary at a commercial premises on Rununga Street on Sunday 26 May, says detective senior sergeant Ryan Yardley. "Taupo... Read More
11:15am Thu 30 May, 2024
WARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing An afternoon at the races, followed by revelry back at a colleague's house, allegedly... Read More
09:15am Thu 30 May, 2024
A teenager faces a serious driving charge and has lost his car after the vehicle was caught at an 'absolutely stupid” speed. Highway Patrol Constable... Read More
06:00pm Wed 29 May, 2024
Michael Hutton says he was at a property where methamphetamine was being made just to fix a motorcycle. But, his text messages suggested something else. Two... Read More