Crime

Man charged with murder following child's death

UPDATE: A homicide investigation is underway following the death of an eight-year-old boy. Police were called to an address on Anthony Cr in Bader, Hamilton... Read More

Police urge caution with scam email circulating

Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies. "The email claims authorities... Read More

Drug arrests made in trans-Tasman operation

Nearly 200 arrests have been made and tens of kilograms of drugs seized as part of a second trans-Tasman operation this month, slashing at the pockets of organised... Read More

Two arrests made following Tauranga disorder

Two Tauranga men are due to appear in court after being arrested following a physical dispute. Tauranga Police have arrested two men following a disorder... Read More

Convicted BOP rapist extradited from Australia

A convicted Bay of Plenty rapist who allegedly skipped the country before his district court trial has been extradited from Australia. Lee Richard Josey,... Read More

Sikh Temple tensions enter new phase

Two rival groups - both claiming to be the legitimate managers of the Tauranga Sikh temple - have agreed to mediation after a violent confrontation involving... Read More

Alleged Tauranga vigilantes granted bail

Two men accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of them have been granted interim name suppression. The pair are among three men arrested... Read More

Report reveals police use of force with Māori

Concerns about the lack of cultural understanding and respect in police interactions with Māori have been highlighted in a two-year report. The report, Understanding... Read More

Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her

A 19-month-old girl who died after an oven fell on top of her while she was unsupervised in her Rotorua home has prompted a coroner's warning to parents as well... Read More

Five people charged following fraud investigation

Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC. In November 2023, Police were alerted to a co-ordinated... Read More

Defence says teen made up rape allegations

This article deals with allegations of rape and sexual violation and may be distressing for some readers. When a 16-year-old agreed to go to Mount Maunganui's... Read More

Appeal to help find beloved retro caravan

The possible Bay of Plenty sighting of a stolen caravan has resulted in a public plea for assistance from the owner, who is a paramedic with Hato Hone St John. Vicky... Read More