Crime

Drugs seized and millions in assets restrained

Parcel-by-parcel, a joint international investigation has pieced together the operations of a major drug smuggling syndicate over the course of two years. Under... Read More

Wharawhara Rd rest area a hot spot for fly-tipping

Road contractors are cleaning up mounds of illegally dumped rubbish every week at Katikati's Wharawhara Rd rest area. Two to three trailer-loads of rubbish... Read More

Defence Force recognises personnel efforts

New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been recognised for a wide range of efforts in the past few years, ranging from rescuing people in the flood waters... Read More

Vigilante sites taken down, police issue warning

Tauranga police say anyone who thinks they may be victims of catfishing should report it immediately. The warning comes after a SunLive story this morning... Read More

Teacher slapped student's face and pushed another

A former Ōtūmoetai College teacher committed serious misconduct when he physically assaulted two students, slapping one across the face and pushing another... Read More

Tauranga vigilantes target alleged paedophiles

Warning: Distressing content Vigilantes posing as underage teenagers online are luring men to meet-up spots in Tauranga before forcing them to strip naked... Read More

Joint investigation busts international crime cell

Police and Customs have disrupted a Mexican crime syndicate operating out of central Auckland, allegedly importing and distributing methamphetamine. Three... Read More

Robbery reports at Tauranga service station

Police are investigating an incident at Mobil in Brookfield, Tauranga. SunLive understands that at robbery took place at the service station overnight, but... Read More

Man charged in relation to WBOP death

One person is facing assault charges in relation to the death of another person in Paengaroa last month. Police were called to a property on Showground Rd... Read More

Man acquitted of Tauranga toddler's murder

Warning: This story contains medical evidence that may be distressing for some readers. For the past week-and-a-half, Adrian Clancy has sat quietly behind... Read More

Do you know how to give way in an emergency?

What do you do if you see or hear emergency services rushing up behind you as they head to a scene? If you are driving down the road and you see or hear... Read More

Armed police spotted in Ohauiti

Reports are coming in of armed police in Ohauiti. A SunLive reader has messaged us saying people are beng stopped from entering Woodleigh Pl. "Multiple... Read More