Maungatapu Rd in Tauranga has reopened after an armed police operation. Police said the operation was over and a person of interest had been taken into custody. 'Charges... Read More

When a driver admitted he'd been drinking alcohol at a police checkpoint, the officer immediately issued an infringement notice for driving with excess... Read More

Police have recovered tonnes of cannabis being grown in large-scale indoor commercial cannabis grow facilities linked to Vietnamese nationals across Waikato. The... Read More

A person who told family they were trapped in a vehicle with someone they had only just met was found uninjured after the driver allegedly fled police and crashed... Read More

Police are investigating a serious assault after a person turned up at a medical centre in Mount Maunganui with significant injuries this afternoon. Police... Read More

Police have won a $92,000 windfall as they continue to go after the assets of Mongols gang members who are serving long prison sentences for drug dealing. They... Read More

A neighbour of Sadie-Leigh Gardner broke down in tears as she tried to recall events and timings before the toddler lay unresponsive on her flat floor. An... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. A coroner's inquest has heard about a 'large boggy swelling” observed... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. Sadie-Leigh Gardner was only 17 months old when she died - but she 'already... Read More

Warning: This story deals with sexual offending against a young person and may be distressing. A woman has been imprisoned for sexual offending against... Read More

A forbidden rider's dirt bike has been seized in Pāpāmoa. Police said they impounded the illegal bike around 12.30pm yesterday and infringement notices... Read More

A large stash of opium was discovered in packages en route to the Western Bay of Plenty, leading to multiple search warrants and arrests. Police confirmed... Read More