Police are appealing for information about a woman who was last seen leaving her Hamilton home on December 4. Elenoa Phillips, 48, was reported missing to police on Monday January 8. "She was last seen leaving her home address in Hamilton on Thursday... Read More

A sex attack victim has revealed he is unable to continue with normal life after being assaulted by an HIV positive man he considered part of his family. Timi Tepo Robert James Hohepa, 49, was sentenced at Rotorua District Court on Tuesday to four... Read More

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a police pursuit in the Eastern Bay last night.  A police media spokesperson says the pursuit happened just before 11.40pm.  “Police received a call from a property near the Whakatane... Read More

A Bill to bolster Police's ability to tackle drug driving has been lodged as a Members Bill by National MP for Wairarapa Alastair Scott.  “Too many fatal crashes involving drugs have highlighted the need to crack down on those who get... Read More

Police are encouraging people to exercise caution when conducting themselves online. Anyone using dating sites and apps needs to be very careful when developing relationships online, says Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel. He says it's extremely... Read More

Police and LandSAR teams are continuing to search for an 84-year-old man who has now been missing for three days. Raymond Stirling, who is frail and suffers from mild dementia, was last seen in the Halcione Close area of Hamilton at about 7.30pm on Monday. Police... Read More

Police are making enquiries into an alleged assault on Hamilton Street which sent a 19-year-old man to hospital with minor injuries. A police media spokesperson says the incident was reported at about 12.30am on Saturday. “A man had allegedly been... Read More

A man reported to be taking photos at a Bay of Plenty water reserve has sparked a police reminder, about the rights of public when it comes to photography in public spaces. One woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she observed a man she believes... Read More

A 26-year-old man facing a charge of murder can now be named. Colin Richard Jeffries-Smith stands accused in relation to the death of 58-year-old Lance Wayne Waite. Lance was dropped off at Tauranga Hospital with critical injuries earlier this month... Read More

A man suffering from dementia is yet to be found after being reported missing in the Hamilton area. Raymond Stirling was reported missing yesterday afternoon and police believe he could be hitchhiking. He is described as being of slim and frail build,... Read More