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Protecting yourself from a dog attack

Do you know how to protect yourself from a dog attack? Do you know what you can do to avoid serious injury or worse? While we all adore our canine companions,... Read More

Black Caps save win despite thunderstorms

New Zealand have won the third and final T20 cricket international against Bangladesh despite the intervention of a thunderstorm at Mount Maunganui. The Black... Read More

Use reusables – but with food safety in mind

We all know that using reusable bags and containers helps keep litter levels down - but how often do you clean these items? If you're using reusable bags... Read More

Driving around Tauranga this summer

Tauranga Police are encouraging drivers to remember some key driving tips to reach their homes and holiday destinations safely over summer. Senior Sergeant... Read More

More than a million breath alcohol tests

Police breath alcohol testing figures have returned to levels not seen in nearly a decade in a huge boost for road safety. The number of tests in 2022/23... Read More

Rainy resilience with indoor NYE celebrations

As the clock ticks down to midnight, residents and visitors in the Bay of Plenty are gearing up for a unique New Year's Eve celebration, forced indoors by... Read More

Middle-aged men riding skateboards

Power tools and alcohol don't seem to mix well, and middle-aged men riding skateboards appear to be keeping Coromandel medical centres busy. 'Please take... Read More

Fireworks still on track for Tauranga for NYE

Fireworks are still on track to light up the skies this evening for New Year's Eve across Tauranga. After making the hard decision to cancel all five New... Read More

PM and Gov-Gen pay tribute to Sir Michael

The NZ Prime Minister and Governor-General have each released statements on the death on Friday of Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, QSO, KStJ, PC. Prime... Read More

Congratulations for Police honours recipients

Commissioner Andrew Coster is congratulating two Police recipients of awards in the 2024 New Year Honours. Former Detective Inspector Craig Hamilton, now... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch for BOP and Waikato

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by MetService for Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupo. "Rain is expected over the... Read More

Hamilton homicide victim named by Police

Police are appealing for help from people who may have CCTV footage that could help them in a homicide investigation. Police can now name the victim of a... Read More