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Murder accused told police he would be a suspect

One of the men on trial over the shooting and robbery at the Red Fox Tavern more than 30 years ago told the police he knew they would be after him over the crime,... Read More

National: Gang numbers of the rise in the BOP

There has been a spike in gang numbers in the Bay of Plenty, according to National MPs Simon Bridges and Todd Muller. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and Bay of Plenty... Read More

Recognising and rewarding safe truck drivers

Police are taking part in Truck Driver Appreciation Week being rolled out this week at locations throughout New Zealand. The initiative is led by NZ Truck and... Read More

Motofest at Hampton Downs approaching at speed

If there is one event on your motorcycling calendar that should not be missed this season, then this is probably it. Ready to mark its fourth anniversary at the... Read More

Warning not to release pets into the wild

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are warning pet owners not to release any unwanted pets into the wild. This comes after footage emerged of an Eastern Water... Read More

Skilled migrant residency programme review needed

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi is considering a revamp of New Zealand's largest residence programme. He says a review of the skilled migrant category is... Read More

Entries open for Education Excellence Awards

The 2021 Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards are now open for submissions through until April 16. There are four main award categories: Excellence in... Read More

Women’s refuge call on support from the community

Tauranga Women's Refuge are calling on the community to help them kit out a second safe house. They have secured a four bedroom property and are in need of three... Read More

Four new talents sign with BOP Rugby

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union have announced four new players have signed with the union for the next two seasons. The players in question have all come through the... Read More

Police name fatal motorcycle crash victim

Police have named the motorcyclist who died as a result of a crash in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. He was Donald James Whare, 32, of Tauranga. The crash, involving... Read More

Laws to ban conversion therapy underway

Plans to ban conversion therapy are underway, according to the Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi. Faafoi says the practice will be banned by this time next year. 'The... Read More

Gold, meth and guns seized in police operation

A dozen firearms, methamphetamine and more than $1 million in cash, gold, high-end vehicles and bitcoins have been taken out of the hands of organised criminals,... Read More