08:00am Fri 29 May, 2026
The young daughter of a man killed by his best mate in a high-speed, drug-fuelled crash says she will never forgive him. In the six minutes before... Read More
11:21am Thu 28 May, 2026
A property occupied by the son of a former gang boss has been seized following a large police operation in Kawerau today. Police said it took possession of... Read More
06:00pm Wed 27 May, 2026
An anti-stalking advocate says the introduction of a new law criminalising stalking and harassment is positive, but its effectiveness will depend on how it's... Read More
09:07am Wed 27 May, 2026
A large police operation has been spotted in a Tauranga suburb this morning. A reader, who did not want to be named, said police were seen on Dekker Rd in... Read More
02:48pm Mon 25 May, 2026
Police are seeking information after a diver's death at Whakatāne Heads over the weekend. The man's body was found near the Whakatāne River entrance about... Read More
02:30pm Sun 24 May, 2026
A person is in custody after a fleeing-vehicle incident in Tauranga this morning. Police spotted a vehicle travelling at speed on the Tauranga Eastern Link... Read More
05:00pm Thu 21 May, 2026
A late-night attempt to hide in a swamp failed to throw police off the scent after an alleged fuel theft in Tauranga overnight. Police said they were notified... Read More
05:00pm Fri 15 May, 2026
Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. Pauline Timu has been sentenced for her role in the death of 8-year-old... Read More
02:08pm Fri 15 May, 2026
Warning: Distressing content A cat owner is 'heartbroken” after her beloved pet Clyde died from being shot in the face in Mount Maunganui. Rosalie... Read More
10:31am Fri 15 May, 2026
A 62-year-old woman is in custody following a fleeing driver incident in Tauranga this morning. Police spotted a vehicle of interest on Hewletts Rd about... Read More
08:14am Fri 15 May, 2026
Two men have been arrested after fleeing police and an attempted carjacking in Tauranga. Police saw a vehicle driving at speed on SH2 near Kairua Rd about... Read More
10:43am Thu 14 May, 2026
A large amount of the harmful chemical bronopol has been stolen from a commercial premises in Mount Maunganui. Police were alerted to the burglary on... Read More