Crime

Changes for firearms safety training and education

Te Tari Pūreke - the Firearms Safety Authority is re-developing firearms safety education and engagement, including the courses offered as part of the licensing... Read More

Te Puke man Joseph Riwhi extradited to Australia

A man who claimed he came to New Zealand not to avoid a criminal trial, but to 'escape living in constant fear” of his partner's family, will be sent... Read More

Woman charged with murder over child's death

A woman has been charged with murder in relation to the death of an 8-year-old boy in the Bay of Plenty region last month. Police were called to Whakatāne... Read More

Police probe armed liquor store robbery

Police have arrested one person and are appealing for information to locate others following a armed robbery at a Rotorua liquor store. At 9.40pm last night,... Read More

Tauranga builder's licence suspended

A builder made a false insurance claim on a $1.3 million policy after heavy rain caused damage to a site he was working on and for which he had failed to... Read More

Brown onion 'hack': Prosecution warning issued

Supermarket shoppers using a 'brown onion hack” to reduce their grocery bills are being warned it is theft. One shopper, whom RNZ has agreed not... Read More

BOP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire

Four Bay of Plenty police officers involved in a shootout that killed a Tauranga man linked to three homicides have been recognised in the New Zealand Bravery... Read More

Bootcamp participant dies after accident

One of the 10 teenagers in the Government's military-style bootcamp trial has died in an accident while another is currently on the run after attending his... Read More

Man charged with rape of his wife’s sister

Warning: This story deals with allegations of sexual assault and may be distressing. 'It is not a crime in law to have a relationship with your wife's... Read More

Tokoroa death: Police going door-to-door

Police will go door-to-door to speak with Tokoroa residents as part of their effort to uncover key information about the disappearance of Shane Edwards. It... Read More

Rangiuru Rd gang patch arrest

There have been several significant arrests in the past fortnight, reports Mike Owen from Te Puke Police. Last week, a 37-year-old Te Puke man was arrested... Read More

Online shopping: Police issue Christmas warning

With Christmas fast approaching, police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams. The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and... Read More