Crime

Defence says dad caused toddler fatal injuries

The father of a toddler - who died after suffering 'catastrophic” stomp-type injuries - has been accused of causing her death by a defence lawyer... Read More

Facebook: Woman duped into handing over $7K

A woman was duped on Facebook into believing she had won prize money in a competition, but she wouldn't be able to claim it until she paid 'tax on her... Read More

Police not enforcing vaping law, minister steps in

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME... Read More

Police to axe 170 roles in bid to save $53 million

Police are looking to shed 170 roles in a bid to save $53 million over four years to meet the government's cost-cutting directive. Commissioner Andrew... Read More

Stepmum sick of everyone thinking she's a murderer

Murder accused Jessica Mulford got up on the morning of April 9, 2022 and made a coffee before checking on her 2-year-old stepdaughter, Harlee-Rose Niven. She... Read More

Hit by two cars breaks "every bone" in body

A Whakatāne teenager 'broke every bone in his body” - and survived - after being hit by two cars while walking home in the middle of the night, his sister... Read More

Man dies after fleeing driver incident, Rotorua

A man is dead following an incident that began south of Rotorua last night, says Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson. "About 9pm... Read More

Walking the walk, barking the bark

Five new police patrol dog teams are walking the walk and barking the bark after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre at Trentham. They... Read More

Farmer sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle

Warning: This story contains images and content that some readers may find upsetting. When animal welfare inspectors arrived at a farm where John Nettleingham... Read More

Man to appear in court after arrest in Pyes Pā

A man is due to appear in court this afternoon after being arrested earlier in Pyes Pā. A SunLive reader driving from Rotorua to Tauranga on State Highway... Read More

NZ Police make arrests in trans-Tasman action

A joint effort with Australia has resulted in NZ Police making arrests and seizing drugs as part of trans-Tasman taskforce. Gang members and associates... Read More

Operation Tirade: Investigation continues

Two additional investigators have joined Operation Tirade, as Police now have 44 methamphetamine ‘lollies' secured. Information obtained so far indicates... Read More