Crime

Rotorua murder: Woman suffered ‘violent death’

A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder in Rotorua after a woman was found dead at an Old Taupo Rd flat on Monday. Two people are in critical condition... Read More

Tougher sentences to improve transport safety

The Government is introducing a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers as part of its plan to restore law and order, Justice Minister... Read More

Woman calls 111 moments after fatal crash

'They were racing down the road and the car was totalled, there are two kids lying in the middle of the road.” Those are the words of a driver... Read More

Three alleged vigilantes appear in court

Three men, including two from Tauranga, have appeared in court accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of the alleged attacks online. The... Read More

Curtain up on a great career

This week saw the first act in an exhilarating new drama for members of recruit Wing 377 as they debuted in their districts with the wholehearted support of... Read More

Man charged with murder in Rotorua

Police have charged a 52-year-old Rotorua man with murder, after a woman was found dead at an Old Taupo Rd house yesterday. The man is scheduled to appear... Read More

Three charged of NZ's biggest cocaine shipment

Three people have been arrested and charged more than two years after the largest ever cocaine shipment was found on New Zealand shores. A record-breaking... Read More

BOP homicide: Woman dead, two critically injured

A homicide investigation has been launched in Rotorua after a woman was found dead and two others were critically injured in 'linked incidents”. Emergency... Read More

Action taken on nitrous oxide sale for recreation

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said urgent action is being taken to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide and he welcomes new advice from Medsafe highlighting tougher... Read More

Drunken behaviour frustrates Police in Waikato

Waikato Police are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder, which crossed the line in the central Hamilton CBD overnight on Saturday. A... Read More

Rising violence at illegal street racing events

An 'evil” criminal element combined with the social media 'sensationalism factor” are contributing to an increasing level of violence seen at... Read More

Galatea substation earth wires stolen

Horizon Networks worked swiftly to maintain the power supply for Murupara and Galatea in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this week while replacing stolen wiring. On... Read More