Crime

Tauranga man on trial for rape of 16-year-old

Warning: This story contains material that some readers may find upsetting. 'Get inside, I've got a knife.” That's what Raveen Saily allegedly... Read More

Police appeal for information on Pyes Pa disorder

Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public. At around 5.30pm on Saturday August... Read More

Three arrested following aggravated robbery

Three people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of an Ohauiti liquor store on Friday. Police say the robbery happened about 7.45pm. "Three... Read More

Māori men more likely to be stopped by police

"Bias" and "structural racism" within the police are partly why Māori men are more likely to be stopped, prosecuted and tasered, a two-year investigation has... Read More

Female teacher caught kissing young girl

'Goodnight gorgeous. Sleep well. Don't be sorry. You need sleep. It's been a busy day. Thank you for today's events. Hugs kisses.” This was... Read More

Defence says dad caused toddler fatal injuries

The father of a toddler - who died after suffering 'catastrophic” stomp-type injuries - has been accused of causing her death by a defence lawyer... Read More

Facebook: Woman duped into handing over $7K

A woman was duped on Facebook into believing she had won prize money in a competition, but she wouldn't be able to claim it until she paid 'tax on her... Read More

Police not enforcing vaping law, minister steps in

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME... Read More

Police to axe 170 roles in bid to save $53 million

Police are looking to shed 170 roles in a bid to save $53 million over four years to meet the government's cost-cutting directive. Commissioner Andrew... Read More

Stepmum sick of everyone thinking she's a murderer

Murder accused Jessica Mulford got up on the morning of April 9, 2022 and made a coffee before checking on her 2-year-old stepdaughter, Harlee-Rose Niven. She... Read More

Hit by two cars breaks "every bone" in body

A Whakatāne teenager 'broke every bone in his body” - and survived - after being hit by two cars while walking home in the middle of the night, his sister... Read More

Man dies after fleeing driver incident, Rotorua

A man is dead following an incident that began south of Rotorua last night, says Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson. "About 9pm... Read More