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BoP crash closes highway, one injured
One person is injured; traffic management is in place.
'So brave': MP runs to rescue distressed man from highway
Tom Rutherford risked his own life to help the man, said another motorist.
'Extremely concerning': Liquor stores caught selling booze to minors
Five liquor stores in and around Tauranga have been caught selling booze to minors.
Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.
Hikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī Range
Police urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.
One person dead after falling into river near Wairere Falls
Police, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.
'It’s like stepping into a calling': Six police graduates deployed to BoP
'We are the ones who stand in the way of injustice.'
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
Armed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashed
Police allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.
Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital
He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Tauranga crashes: Serious injuries and road closures
One person has suffered moderate injuries.
How a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny home
The tiny home was stolen on March 29 at 4am from Rea Rd, Katikati.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Vape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footage
Officers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.
Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend
His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station
A man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.
Man in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police station
Armed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger.
Man charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s death
A man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.
Police seek witness to fatal motorbike crash
A motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.
Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.