Crime

Multiple arrests over BOP gang conflicts

Three people have been arrested as police continue to crackdown on gang conflicts in the Bay of Plenty. Staff are continuously assessing ongoing gang conflict... Read More

Brazen theft near Papamoa Surf Club

A "brazen" theft is being reported in Papamoa. A member of the public has contacted SunLive to report the theft. The reader says there is a charity start... Read More

Operation Blanco

During a joint operation, Police and Customs have disrupted a $63 million drug importation bound for New Zealand shores and arrested four men. The operation,... Read More

Police break Class A drug supply chain

Police have made 24 arrests and seized firearms and significant quantities of illegal drugs, as part of two long-running investigations targeting a Class A drug... Read More

Police crackdown: Residents say life is normal

Life goes on as normal in Ōpōtiki, residents say, despite a police crackdown following gang tensions in the Bay of Plenty town. Stuff has contacted a number... Read More

Legal challenge to automated plate recognition

Police use of footage from high-tech automated number plate recognition cameras is being challenged in court by defendants. At least 5000 cameras in two private... Read More

Breaking the silence

WARNING: This article contains descriptions of partner and family violence, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, that some readers may find disturbing. As... Read More

Two nabbed in police gang crackdown

Two people are facing charges as police crackdown on gang activity in the Bay of Plenty. Over Labour Weekend, police used their new powers granted under the... Read More

Kiwi pensioner caught with 2kgs of heroin

Kiwi pensioner Eric Chang says he thought he'd flown to Thailand to pick up a Covid-19 award from the United Nations. Instead, it turned out to be two... Read More

CAIL warrant: Police crack down on BOP gangs

A CAIL warrant has been issued by the Courts to Police following gang-related incidents in Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne. Police are stepping up an operation to... Read More

Police investigating after woman shot

Police are investigating following a woman being shot in her car in Ōpōtiki on Saturday, October 21. "Police were called at 2.45pm on Saturday, after a... Read More

Burglars thwarted by a pair of sharp eyes

A collaborative effort between a sharp-eyed Hamilton resident and the local law enforcement is serving as a powerful reminder of the effectiveness of community... Read More