Crime

Active arrest warrant in Waikato, BOP

Police want the public's help to find Erania Daniels who has an active warrant for his arrest. The 36-year-old is wanted for allegedly breaching his conditions. Police... Read More

Millions to tackle increased methamphetamine use

The Government has unveiled a plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, strengthen border security, and increase addiction services and maritime operations... Read More

Man sentenced for historical sexual offending

Warning: This story deals with the sexual abuse of children and may be distressing for some readers. A brother and sister say they both lived with guilt,... Read More

Mauao closed for next three nights

Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More

Whakatāne teen dies from butane; coroner warns

Warning: This story contains details of substance abuse. A day of fun and a planned sleepover for two best friends ended in tragedy after they decided... Read More

Mother makes moving tribute after fatal shooting

Tristan Eruera Oakes, known as Eru, 29, was farewelled by his whānau and friends last week following his death in Tauranga Hospital on October 26. He had... Read More

Imprisoned mum of five fights for home detention

A pregnant Waikato mother of five, jailed after siphoning nearly $500,000 out of her employer's bank account over two years, is fighting her sentence. Ariana... Read More

Coromandel man found guilty of child sex abuse

Warning: This story contains details of sexual offending against children and may be upsetting. A man who claimed he had child exploitation material for... Read More

Councillors ramp up security after threats

At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly available support to have security systems installed in their homes... Read More

Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets

By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Police say there was 'no pressure” on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied,... Read More

Online credit card scam losses surge 220%

New Zealanders lost significantly more money from online credit card scams in October, compared to previous months. Losses reported to Netsafe in October... Read More

Massive brawl in Welcome Bay terrifies family

A young Tauranga family with a newborn said they were terrified as hundreds of youths partied and brawled in their street on Saturday night. What began as... Read More