Crime
07:30am Thu 13 Nov, 2025
The third man charged with the murder of 29-year-old Te Puke father Tristan Oakes has appeared in court. Te Waiari Kapereira Mana Watson, 24, appeared in... Read More
08:00pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Inside a scathing 135-page report into how police responded to accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon... Read More
02:30pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
A third person has been charged with the murder of Tristan Oakes in the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke. The 29-year-old was found critically injured from a... Read More
10:00am Wed 12 Nov, 2025
A man who shot and killed his friend during a night time hunting trip - and later told police the victim had shot himself - had earlier smoked cannabis. Three... Read More
07:00pm Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Warning: This story deals with allegations of the sexual assault of a child and may be distressing. A primary-aged girl has described being sexually violated... Read More
04:00pm Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Electric dirt bikes are creating serious concerns for police, with the vehicles featuring in a growing number of crashes and cases of illegal riding. In most... Read More
03:15pm Tue 11 Nov, 2025
Warning: This story deals with allegations of the sexual assault of a child and may be distressing. A teenage boy has denied sexually violating his friend's... Read More
11:00am Tue 11 Nov, 2025
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
07:30am Tue 11 Nov, 2025
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
06:00pm Mon 10 Nov, 2025
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
07:00am Mon 10 Nov, 2025
Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage after a... Read More
06:00pm Fri 07 Nov, 2025
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
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