Crime

Scam alert: calls from Police station numbers

NZ Police are aware of a scam where members of the public are receiving calls from what appear to be Police Station numbers, says a police spokesperson. "These... Read More

Operation Tirade: Thursday afternoon update

Police have now recovered 31 blocks of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies. Additionally, Police are in the process of recovering a further meth... Read More

Armed police seen in Tauranga

Armed police have been seen in Matua, Tauranga. An NZME reporter says police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm. There was... Read More

Scammers impersonating police; people losing cash

Reports are emerging in several police districts where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Inspector Matt... Read More

Dr questions explanation for toddler's injuries

A hospital paediatrician who assessed a toddler, five months before she died from an unrelated incident, said her injuries were more akin to a 'strangulation”... Read More

Health NZ responds to meth contaminated lollies

Health NZ is responding to the discovery of methamphetamine contaminated lollies this week. "Following confirmation by the Drug Foundation on Tuesday that... Read More

Distinctive dirt bikes stolen in Rotorua ram raid

The owner of a Rotorua motorbike shop says he feels 'shattered” and is 'still shaking” after 11 people in three cars ram-raided his store, stole... Read More

Murder accused claims dad caused child's injuries

The father of a toddler - who died after suffering 'catastrophic” stomp-type injuries - has been accused of causing her death by a defence lawyer... Read More

Mangakino farmer jailed for animal cruelty

Warning: Disturbing content An 'unrepentant” Mangakino farmer has been jailed and banned from farming animals after being found with hundreds of starving... Read More

Police investigating meth-laced lollies

People are being warned not to consume Rinda brand pineapple lollies after a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine was found in a lolly wrapped in the... Read More

Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler

Warning: This story contains content that may disturb some readers A teenage stepmother was allegedly at 'breaking point” before she snapped... Read More

Covid: Tauranga mum allegedly bruised child's face

When a four-year-old girl started 'crying and screaming” over a Covid test, one of her mothers allegedly became 'enraged”. Now, that 34-year-old... Read More