Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'
A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.
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One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.
Man dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, Whakatāne
The man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.
Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
Coromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custody
Police have advised members of the public to avoid the area.
One dead in Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.
Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.
Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
Woman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of Plenty
The young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.
BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.
Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
Gang act breach leads to Rangiuru arrest amid festive warnings
Te Puke man, 37, arrested on 15 dishonesty charges; remanded to mid December.
Police seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ring
Police say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.
Police will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister says
Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.
Gang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia says
A kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehicles
At one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.
Spike in Aongatete burglaries
Katikati police report on burglary spike and scammers.
Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.
Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.
Rotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customers
Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.
Woman allegedly four times over booze limit caught speeding at school pick-up time
The 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase
A hammer was thrown at police during pursuit and a wrench hit two members of the public.
Join the Pāpāmoa food drive: Help families in need this Christmas
'All donations will support Pāpāmoa families,' says co-ordinator Bruce Banks.
Driver arrested with 1370mcg breath alcohol after erratic driving
Auckland man arrested for driving with 1370mcg of alcohol; court appearance next week.
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
Ōpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed
'This is an important matter.'
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.