Crime

Foul play suspected in Tauranga missing man case

A 21-year-old man is due in court today charged with kidnapping in relation to the disappearance of Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton. Police hold significant... Read More

Tauranga man missing for a month

Police are appealing for information regarding Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton, 28, who has been missing since November 3. It wasn't until November 17 that... Read More

Matamata man dies following Sanson crash

A Matamata man has been named as the person who died following a crash in Sanson last week. Police have today named 25-year-old Daniel Armstrong as the person... Read More

Large police operation in Western Bay

Members of the public are reporting a large police operation in the Western Bay of Plenty. A number of people have contacted SunLive to report a large police... Read More

Arrests made relation to firearm and drug offences

Ongoing investigations into the theft of firearms from a Hamilton club led to the execution of three warrants. Waikato Police's Tactical Crime Unit with assistance... Read More

Mauao base track defibrillator unit missing

The Automated External Defibrillator unit has gone missing from the Mauao base track. 'A call was received to 111 late morning on Sunday, November 5 and the... Read More

David Tamihere appeals double murder conviction

A man convicted of a double-murder more than 30 years ago, and whose case is back in court, is hopeful the facts will be looked at. David Tamihere's lawyer... Read More

Sexual assault: Man set to be deported

A 52-year-old New Zealand resident is set to be deported after sexually assaulting his stepson, according to a recent Immigration Tribunal decision. The man,... Read More

Cop's force used in teen’s arrest unjustified

A Bay of Plenty police officer charged with assaulting a teenager has been acquitted and remains employed by the New Zealand Police Force. The Independent... Read More

Free legal advice in Merivale

Baywide Community Law is expanding its reach in the community and has set up their latest in-person clinic in Merivale. Offering free legal advice, information... Read More

Concerning emails: Schools and courts close

At least 21 schools around Auckland have been closed after receiving 'concerning emails” on Friday morning. This comes a day after 15 threatening emails... Read More

Roadworks: Gun-related threats almost double

Gun-related threats against state highway roadworkers have more than doubled in 2023, according to Waka Kotahi. In some cases, security guards have had to... Read More