04:00pm Mon 12 Jun, 2023
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
07:30am Mon 12 Jun, 2023
Police are maintaining an increased visible presence in Ōpōtiki following naming the man who was killed on Friday. "Police are now in a position to name the... Read More
01:53pm Sun 11 Jun, 2023
People are being warned not to fall for the latest text scam doing the rounds. In a statement released this afternoon, police say they are aware of a new text... Read More
08:30am Sun 11 Jun, 2023
The Royal New Zealand Police College is welcoming a new independent advisory board that will assist with advice and development for police training in New Zealand. 'The... Read More
04:00pm Sat 10 Jun, 2023
Two people have been taken into custody following a disorder in Tauranga on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to reports of disorder on Cameron Road around... Read More
01:00pm Sat 10 Jun, 2023
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōpōtiki on Friday night. Police were called to a disorder related incident on Saint... Read More
02:00pm Fri 09 Jun, 2023
Taupō Police are appealing for help from the public to locate 49-year-old Michael James Hill. Mr Hill was last seen on Wairakei Drive at about 11.30pm last night... Read More
09:08am Fri 09 Jun, 2023
A Tauranga teacher is due to appear in court next week facing assault charges after an incident in a school playground. A police spokesperson confirms a 55-year-old... Read More
07:30am Fri 09 Jun, 2023
In support of its annual Light it Orange appeal week, leading specialist family violence agency is calling upon the public, business and community groups to work... Read More
08:00am Thu 08 Jun, 2023
Owners of Foodstuffs supermarkets are reporting retail crime is the worst it's ever been, its North Island chief executive says. A new survey by the grocery... Read More
07:00am Thu 08 Jun, 2023
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with some people losing their life savings. Department of Internal Affairs deputy... Read More
05:17pm Wed 07 Jun, 2023
Whakatāne Police are confirming two people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of a man in Whakatāne. It comes after police... Read More