9am update: A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today charged with murder following the death of a woman in Ngāruawāhia on Wednesday... Read More

A 36-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga last year. "The man has been charged with murder and assaulting other... Read More

A wanted 27-year old man is in custody after being spotted in Paeroa. 'Police responded to a number of incidents in Paeroa, Hauraki at about 9.30am (Sunday) that... Read More

Police have concerns some cans of a distinctive beer circulating in the community could be contaminated with methamphetamine. This has come to light as Auckland... Read More

Ten more gang members are now before the Courts and facing several serious charges following further work by the Operation Kōtare team in Eastern District. Operation... Read More

Three people have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident, which involved the police Eagle helicopter. The incident, in Hamilton central, began about... Read More

Children aged 10-14 are the most likely culprits behind car break ins in the Bay of Plenty within the last three years, according to police numbers. Ruth, who... Read More

Seven men between the ages of 33 and 57 are before the courts following a series of search warrants across the North Island. The warrants - in Whanganui, Hamilton,... Read More

A pig farmer who tried to create a 'park” for his family by dumping demolition waste into Tauranga Harbour has failed to appeal his convictions. Tio Faulkner's... Read More

Police have uncovered a myriad of stolen property, firearms, and drugs, and more than 50 charges have been laid as work continues to disrupt gang activity as part... Read More

Police are continuing to investigate a series of violent assaults which took place on December 9, 2022, at Mount Social bar in Mt Maunganui. Late in the evening,... Read More

A masked gunman entered a Mount Maunganui pub and pointed a weapon at the manager, demanding he hand over money. ‘It was really frightening. He pointed... Read More