6:45:53 Sunday 6 April 2025

Crime

Tauranga murder case: Rachael Anne Eddy named

The woman accused of murdering a 63-year-old man found dead on a walkway in Gate Pā, Tauranga, can now be revealed as Rachael Anne Eddy. Her trial is set... Read More

Youth offender sentenced in Tauranga

This story covers Youth Court proceedings that have statutory suppressions, including the young person's identity. 'The guys you went offending with,... Read More

Parents oppose girl's cancer treatment

After the parents of a young girl with life-threatening leukaemia withdrew their consent for her to continue chemotherapy, government agencies began... Read More

Conveyor belt death: Ballance fined $420k

A 'ticking time bomb”. That's how the conveyor belt system that killed factory worker Wesley Tomich has been described by his sister. 'Traumatised”... Read More

Crash trial: Rider disputes light visibility

'In the absence of him failing to stop for the red light, we wouldn't be here.” But whether the motorcyclist could see the red signal before... Read More

Former BoP lawyer admits $375K fraud

A former lawyer who tried to obstruct an official investigation into her business has now pleaded guilty to unlawfully claiming $375,000 of legal funds... Read More

Plea after three alcohol-related crash deaths

A WorkSafe 'assessment” into a contracting company's policies around its staff's alcohol use when driving company vehicles has found 'some inconsistencies”. The... Read More

Katikati locals unite to locate stolen tiny home

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on child

The three dogs seized after a fatal attack on a 4-year-old boy have been euthanised, a council says. It comes as the family of victim Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan... Read More

Police make inquiries following Bethlehem assault

Police said inquiries are continuing following an assault at Bethlehem Town Centre on Saturday. "Inquiries are ongoing following an assault involving two... Read More

Gang member involved in Mob killing kept in kennel

Kevin Bailey was 'treated like an animal” as a baby, kept in a kennel by his maternal grandmother. The now 26-year-old went on to eventually be... Read More

Manslaughter trial begins for motorcyclist

'They went flying into the air”. That was how a witness described the moment a motorcycle hit two pedestrians as they crossed State Highway 2 at... Read More