Crime

Delivery truck stolen from BOP dairy, man charged

A man has been charged following the alleged theft of a delivery truck in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called about 12.50pm on Wednesday by a man reporting... Read More

Tauranga mum recounts 'terrifying' encounter

A Tauranga mother says she and her 10-year-old son were left shaken after a woman allegedly got into their vehicle during a police incident last Tuesday. She's... Read More

Kawerau homicide victim named

Police have named a woman found dead at a Kawerau property. She was Lorraine Teresa Hoete, 59, from Whakatāne. 'Police extend our deepest condolences... Read More

Man denies Pāpāmoa election sign charge

A man accused of vandalising up to 30 election signs in Pāpāmoa has denied the charges. Philip Edwin Roberts, 44, of Ōtūmoetai pleaded not guilty... Read More

Three held after alleged Tauranga car theft

Three people have been taken into custody after a vehicle was allegedly stolen in Tauranga. Police were called to a reserve in Bellevue about 1.30pm today... Read More

Coroner unable to find cause of infant’s death

WARNING: This story details the death of a young girl and may be distressing for some readers. While an infant's death remains unexplained, a coroner... Read More

Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack

A man has 'life-altering” injuries after an alleged assault by gatecrashers in Mount Maunganui. Police appealed for information today after a man... Read More

Man charged with arson after car fire

A man has been charged with arson after a car fire in Hairini, Tauranga. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern communications shift manager Colin Underdown... Read More

Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court

A Tauranga man accused of a hit-and-run and multiple assaults repeatedly shouted from the dock before being removed from court by police during his first... Read More

Nangs-fuelled drive ends in home detention

A young man addicted to 'nangs”, or nitrous oxide, was seen swerving on the country's busiest highway, cutting off motorists and nearly crashing... Read More

Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run

A man is in custody after an alleged hit-and-run and fleeing driver incident in Tauranga. Police were called to Kaweroa Drive, Tauriko,... Read More

Lawyer appeals misconduct findings in trust case

A senior lawyer who was found to be unfit after making more than half a million dollars in unauthorised transactions from a family trust and his late... Read More