A judge has described the actions of a man who repeatedly hit his dog with a large square shovel, and later assaulted his daughter, as "callous and cruel... Read More

One person has been arrested after a serious incident at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. A police spokesperson said reports were received that a person was being... Read More

A woman who allegedly stole over $13,000 worth of items was found by police hiding in a wardrobe. Police said today the woman had a warrant out for her arrest... Read More

Firefighters begged police for a helicopter to help rescue a teenage girl from a Coromandel cliff face, but police refused because they mistakenly thought the... Read More

Tauranga authorities are tightening alcohol controls ahead of New Year's Eve. Permanent and temporary alcohol-free zones will be enforced across the city... Read More

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault against young people, and may be distressing. A predator who preyed on young girls he met on... Read More

Customs is ramping up maritime security this summer as drug smugglers target New Zealand's coastline. With more than 15,000m of coastline and an expected... Read More

An estimated 16kg of cocaine worth a retail street value of $5.6 million has been seized at the Port of Tauranga. This is the second illicit drug seizure... Read More

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a man at a Tauranga property. Emergency services were called to Fraser St at 11.40am on Sunday, where... Read More

A scene guard remains in place at a Tauranga address after a homicide investigation was launched at the weekend. Emergency services were called to Fraser... Read More

A homicide investigation is underway after the death of a man at a Tauranga property today. Emergency services were called at about 11.40am to Fraser St, where... Read More

Anonymous tip-offs from the Whangamatā community have helped police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into the town. Following the tip, police executed... Read More