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Missing Waikato man located deceased

Police can advise a man who was last seen in the Mt Pirongia area a week ago has been located deceased. The man was last seen on Tuesday, December 12, at... Read More

Online scams: $200 million lost in the last year

New Zealanders have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scams in the last year, and police are warning people to be aware of online scams heading into the... Read More

Fines issued for mobile phone use triple

Police have tripled the fines doled out for talking on your cellphone while driving in four years, to $6 million. They have also levied a host more fines... Read More

Eagle-eyed neighbour spots stolen property

Police are making enquiries to locate a suspect following an eagle-eyed neighbour helping police recover a significant amount of stolen property. Police have... Read More

State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens for Christmas

A triumph of perseverance is unfolding as State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens its winding picturesque route this morning after an extensive reconstruction effort. State... Read More

Attack leave beloved pet with 'horrific' injuries

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A Western Bay of Plenty man wants the dogs who attacked his border collie Molly, leaving 'horrifying"... Read More

Prosecutors want ADHD expert to never work again

Prosecutors want a noted doctor who breached rules for prescribing ADHD medications to never work again. GP and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder expert... Read More

Police frustrated over "preventable" fatalities

Police are pleading with drivers to take extra care ahead of the holidays in the wake of a tragic weekend on the roads. The number of road fatalities for... Read More

Police appeal for witnesses after Waikato crash

Waikato Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on Sunday, December 17 in Puketotara, in the Waikato region. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Ormsby... Read More

A golden rule for safe summer

People are being urged to keep things golden this festive season and summer so your whānau and friends are safe from foodborne illness. "In the warmer summer... Read More

Wayne Stevenson joins Waihī Beach Community Board

Former police officer Wayne Stevenson is looking forward to working with the community again. Accompanied by his wife, Cecilia Burgess, Wayne was formally... Read More

International tennis descends on Pāpāmoa

International tennis is back in Pāpāmoa. All week in the lead up to Christmas, professional players from Australia, the United States, Europe and Asia will... Read More