Crime
07:30am Fri 14 Nov, 2025
A recent massive brawl in Tauranga's Welcome Bay was not an isolated incident in the street, a resident says. There were also 'fights, drinking and vandalism”... Read More
07:30am Thu 13 Nov, 2025
The third man charged with the murder of 29-year-old Te Puke father Tristan Oakes has appeared in court. Te Waiari Kapereira Mana Watson, 24, appeared in... Read More
08:00pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Inside a scathing 135-page report into how police responded to accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon... Read More
03:15pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
Warning: This story deals with allegations of the sexual assault of a child and may be distressing. A teenage boy has denied sexually violating his friend's... Read More
02:30pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
A third person has been charged with the murder of Tristan Oakes in the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke. The 29-year-old was found critically injured from a... Read More
10:00am Wed 12 Nov, 2025
A man who shot and killed his friend during a night time hunting trip - and later told police the victim had shot himself - had earlier smoked cannabis. Three... Read More
07:00pm Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Warning: This story deals with allegations of the sexual assault of a child and may be distressing. A primary-aged girl has described being sexually violated... Read More
04:00pm Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Electric dirt bikes are creating serious concerns for police, with the vehicles featuring in a growing number of crashes and cases of illegal riding. In most... Read More
11:00am Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Police want the public's help to find Erania Daniels who has an active warrant for his arrest. The 36-year-old is wanted for allegedly breaching his conditions. Police... Read More
07:30am Tue 11 Nov, 2025
The Government has unveiled a plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, strengthen border security, and increase addiction services and maritime operations... Read More
06:00pm Mon 10 Nov, 2025
Warning: This story deals with the sexual abuse of children and may be distressing for some readers. A brother and sister say they both lived with guilt,... Read More
06:00pm Fri 07 Nov, 2025
Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More
05-Dec 20:00
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial
05-Dec 19:00
Bay of Plenty Christmas 2025 events guide
05-Dec 18:00
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs
05-Dec 17:30
Truck breakdown causes significant delays on SH36
05-Dec 17:00
Sun safety tips: Protect your skin from UV
05-Dec 16:00
Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is on
05-Dec 15:00
Lions’ firewood boosts foodbank appeal
05-Dec 14:00
A guide to who you can trust!
05-Dec 13:00
Blayde to ride shotgun with Santa
05-Dec 11:45
Kmart: Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows
05-Dec 10:00
Blayde’s fight: Rare syndrome, big dreams
05-Dec 08:36
Hard plastic: Tom & Luke Snackaballs recalled
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