Crime

Ex-criminal to ramraiders: you‘ll regret it

A Hamilton man who did time for car conversions, break-ins and aggravated robbery says the current crop of ramraiders are idiots who will regret their actions. By... Read More

Two charged following Fernland Spa robbery

Two people are facing aggravated robbery charges after allegedly robbing Fernland Spa in Tauranga. Police received a report of a robbery at a premises on Cambridge... Read More

Man injured in aggravated robbery

A man has been injured after three men allegedly entered a store armed with a machete. Police were called to a Heaphy Terrace commercial premises in Hamilton... Read More

Distrespectful: Hoons tear up rural cemetery

Rings of ripped up grass and clumps of dirt have been left at Te Aroha cemetery after vandals used the sacred grounds as a playground. Matamata-Piako District... Read More

Matua Foodmarket robbed, community jumps to help

Matua Foodmarket owner Samir Kansara was 'absolutely terrified” as his dairy was being robbed by an armed offender and three others at 11am on Wednesday. 'I... Read More

Small businesses get $4k subsidy for fog cannons

Small businesses are now able to apply for a $4000 subsidy while having a fog cannon installed. The subsidy is open to all eligible small retailers and dairies... Read More

Man found guilty of inciting suicide attempt

Brendan Hawkins has been found guilty of inciting the suicide attempt of his former partner. The charge has a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment. The... Read More

Police chase reported in Ohauiti

UPDATE 8.45PM: Three people have been taken into custody following a police chase in Tauranga. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say they witnessed... Read More

Information sought after service stations targeted

Waikato Police are asking for the public's help following two incidents where service stations were targeted, reportedly by the same group of people. Police... Read More

Police‘s latest weapon against phone-using drivers

Next time you pick up your phone at the lights for a sneaky text, the Phantom could well be behind you. The unmarked motorcycle is one of only two in the country... Read More

Local greeted with graffiti at Harrisons Cut

Vandalism and littering in the recently upgraded Harrisons Cut carpark and beach access area has upset local residents. A Papamoa resident contacted SunLive after... Read More

Safe stolen in BOP pool break in

Whakatāne Police are hoping anyone with information on the recent break in to the Whakatāne Aquatic Centre will come forward. The aquatic centre was broken... Read More