Crime

Alleged Tauranga vigilantes granted bail

Two men accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of them have been granted interim name suppression. The pair are among three men arrested... Read More

Report reveals police use of force with Māori

Concerns about the lack of cultural understanding and respect in police interactions with Māori have been highlighted in a two-year report. The report, Understanding... Read More

Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her

A 19-month-old girl who died after an oven fell on top of her while she was unsupervised in her Rotorua home has prompted a coroner's warning to parents as well... Read More

Five people charged following fraud investigation

Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC. In November 2023, Police were alerted to a co-ordinated... Read More

Defence says teen made up rape allegations

This article deals with allegations of rape and sexual violation and may be distressing for some readers. When a 16-year-old agreed to go to Mount Maunganui's... Read More

Appeal to help find beloved retro caravan

The possible Bay of Plenty sighting of a stolen caravan has resulted in a public plea for assistance from the owner, who is a paramedic with Hato Hone St John. Vicky... Read More

Tauranga online group: Three arrested

Police have arrested three men in an investigation into a Tauranga-based group allegedly trying to catch people attempting to make contact with minors online. Police... Read More

Tauranga man on trial for rape of 16-year-old

Warning: This story contains material that some readers may find upsetting. 'Get inside, I've got a knife.” That's what Raveen Saily allegedly... Read More

Police appeal for information on Pyes Pa disorder

Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public. At around 5.30pm on Saturday August... Read More

Three arrested following aggravated robbery

Three people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of an Ohauiti liquor store on Friday. Police say the robbery happened about 7.45pm. "Three... Read More

Māori men more likely to be stopped by police

"Bias" and "structural racism" within the police are partly why Māori men are more likely to be stopped, prosecuted and tasered, a two-year investigation has... Read More

Female teacher caught kissing young girl

'Goodnight gorgeous. Sleep well. Don't be sorry. You need sleep. It's been a busy day. Thank you for today's events. Hugs kisses.” This was... Read More