Crime

Woman critically injured in Te Puke

A woman is in critical condition following an incident in Te Puke. A police spokesperson says a woman has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries following... Read More

Boy punched from bike in second random attack

There is increasing fear about children's safety after two boys were randomly attacked in separate incidents in the Bay of Plenty. Welcome Bay mother Leanne Gray... Read More

Critically injured meter reader still in hospital

Police investigating an incident which left a man in critical condition are appealing for information from the public. A meter reader was found with serious head... Read More

Wellbeing of missing children a huge question mark

Three children missing with their father for a year may be feeling anxious about being isolated from other family members for so long, a clinical psychologist... Read More

Trio accused of scheming vulnerable workers

An opportunity to work in New Zealand fast turned sour for a group of workers from Papua New Guinea, who arrived to long hours and little pay, a jury has heard. One... Read More

Boy, 11, knocked unconscious in skate park attack

An 11-year-old boy was assaulted and knocked unconscious in a 'shocking” attack at a Bay of Plenty skate park, his mother says. Police say they were called... Read More

Seven more arrests in Tauranga homicide

Five additional people - all men - have been arrested in relation to the death of Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga in May 2022. A further two people have also been... Read More

Gang fight: Man shot in leg in BOP

A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the leg following an gang altercation in the Bay of Plenty. Police are asking for the public's... Read More

Person in custody after fleeing driver incident

One person has been taken into custody after a fleeing driver incident. A vehicle failed to stop for police on Forest Lake Road, Hamilton, after a potential firearm... Read More

Man sought following violent robbery

Waikato Police want to locate 19-year-old Trayd Tahau in relation to a violent incident in Hamilton on December 17, 2022. A warrant to arrest was issued at the... Read More

Child abuse: Calls for politicians to act

A young woman charged with the murder of an infant boy this week has prompted national child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, to ask how many children must... Read More

Woman stayed in NZ unlawfully for 30 years

A convicted fraudster who lived in New Zealand under a false identity for decades should get another chance to stay, a tribunal has ruled. The woman, who is now... Read More