Police conducted a successful operation in Ōpōtiki last night that focussed on disrupting unlawful gang behaviour. 'Police seized three firearms and six offensive... Read More

Police say the death of Steven Taiatini likely involved a burnt-out silver Holden Colorado 4x4. "Mr Taiatini sustained fatal injuries which are consistent with... Read More

Police are investigating reports of a number of shots being fired towards a vehicle in Whakatāne this afternoon near an area known as the hub. 'The reports came... Read More

Police are continuing to maintain a high presence and acting on unlawful behaviour as the tangi for Steven Taiatini gets under way. Police are out in large numbers... Read More

There will be over 100 extra police staff in Ōpōtiki to watch for 'any unlawful behaviour” due to a gang tangi today. Police say motorists should plan... Read More

Fire alarms subject to "malicious" tampering, smoke stop doors missing and "trickling" hoses for fighting fires. These are some of what fire inspections and investigations... Read More

Motorists should plan for some traffic disruption in and around Ōpōtiki tomorrow say Police. A large contingent of mourners is expected at a gang tangi in the... Read More

A tangihanga is being held in Ōpōtiki for Steven Taiatini, the president of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians. The 45-year-old died in the town on Friday night. Police... Read More

Police investigating the death of Steven Taiatini in Ōpōtiki are seeking information on a vehicle. "Mr Taiatini died following an incident on Saint John Street... Read More

Police are looking to locate Mohamedkhadar Aden Mohamud and Robert-James Kenny Bristow. "The pair have warrants to arrest after failing to appear in court for... Read More

A youth who has been taken into custody is due to appear in Tauranga Youth Court today charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and failing to stop for Police. One... Read More

Schools and childcare centres in Ōpōtiki are closed today, as public concern mounts amongst the town's residents following a homicide on Friday night... Read More