Crime

Armed intruder posed as Jehovah's witness

When a terminally ill man heard a knock at his door, he asked who it was and a voice on the other side said, 'Jehovah's Witnesses”. But that... Read More

Tractor thieves strike twice in Te Puke area

Vigilance is being urged after two rural thefts in Te Puke. In the last week, police are aware of two tractors stolen from their properties. While the... Read More

Fresh paws on patrol: Meet new police dog teams

Constable Levi Bent is heading back to Bay of Plenty with police dog Zig after his patrol dog graduation. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed seven... Read More

Tribesmen members jailed for ‘hotbox’ killing

The distraught partner of a gang member, who was dealt a fatal 'hotbox” beating after spending the gang's money without permission, struggles to... Read More

Prominent man's son charged over alleged shooting

The son of a prominent Tauranga man has been charged after allegedly shooting at people and fleeing police yesterday. The 36-year-old was granted... Read More

Police dog, handler injured after geothermal fall

A police dog has a long road to recovery after falling into geothermal water during a search in Rotorua. Search and rescue dog Teo and her handler, Constable... Read More

Arrest over 2021 disappearance of Butler

Police have today arrested and charged a man with manslaughter over the disappearance of Jason Butler four years ago. Butler was reported missing to police... Read More

Paeroa hit and run: Police seeking dashcam footage

Police are seeking dashcam footage after a hit-and-run incident in the Hauraki district. The incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, on October... Read More

Tauranga sex trial: Jury told of man's convictions

Warning: This story includes details of alleged sexual assault and may be distressing. A jury has learned that a man on trial for sexual violation... Read More

Arrests as police target Ōpōtiki drug network

Five arrests have been made and drugs seized as police target drug dealing in Ōpōtiki. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday, October 15, at... Read More

Police use taser, sponge rounds in CBD standoff

A serious incident in Tauranga this morning involving an allegedly armed, fleeing driver ended with a dramatic public arrest. In a statement to SunLive,... Read More

Heavy police presence in central Tauranga

An armed police presence is being reported in Tauranga this morning. Members of the public have reported a heavy police presence on Monmouth St, near the... Read More