There have been several significant arrests in the past fortnight, reports Mike Owen from Te Puke Police. Last week, a 37-year-old Te Puke man was arrested... Read More

With Christmas fast approaching, police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams. The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and... Read More

A man has been arrested and his vehicle impounded after failing to stop for Police in Papamoa Beach last night, said a police spokesperson in a statement. "At... Read More

Three men have denied charges of wearing Mongrel Mob gang insignia in public in Tauranga. They were among people arrested during police operations in... Read More

Police have obtained a restraining order over two houses, three cars, a motorcycle and $68,000 in cash found in a Louis Vuitton handbag and allegedly... Read More

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault and may be upsetting. The identity of a man who violated a woman after a work party can finally... Read More

Warning: This article discusses rape and sexual assault Fugitive rapist Lee Richard Josey has been handed a 15-year jail sentence for raping two vulnerable... Read More

Four arrests were made on Saturday, November 30, around New Zealand for breaches of the Gangs Act 2024. In the Bay of Plenty, a man was arrested on Rangiuru... Read More

A judge forced Oranga Tamariki to find a bed for a 14-year-old who was facing a second night in the police cells because nothing was available in a youth... Read More

Two UK nationals will be deported for their part in a text phishing scam which plagued Kiwis with millions of fraudulent messages. But first, one of the men... Read More

Police are continuing to take enforcement action around the country in response to breaches of the Gangs Act 2024. As reported on Thursday, November 28, in... Read More

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says gangs should expect a large police presence at tangis if they intend to carry out illegal behaviour. His comments come... Read More