Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found overnight at Ōhope beachThe man fled from police on Christmas Day.28 Dec 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbagThe gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coastTwo helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.19 Dec 07:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crashThe road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.15 Dec 11:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAlleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victimsA man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.15 Dec 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custodyPolice have advised members of the public to avoid the area.13 Dec 02:39 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in Coromandel crashEmergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.12 Dec 08:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recoveredThree people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.10 Dec 08:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three peopleMotorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.09 Dec 09:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfireFour Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.05 Dec 10:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
Te Puke TimesGang act breach leads to Rangiuru arrest amid festive warningsTe Puke man, 37, arrested on 15 dishonesty charges; remanded to mid December.03 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ringPolice say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.01 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister saysFourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi. 28 Nov 07:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia saysA kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.28 Nov 05:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehiclesAt one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.28 Nov 01:15 AM
Katikati AdvertiserSpike in Aongatete burglariesKatikati police report on burglary spike and scammers.27 Nov 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPlea for information after fatal BoP crashPolice are appealing for information following a fatal crash.27 Nov 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob capPolice enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.26 Nov 03:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInvestigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog deadThree men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.25 Nov 12:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customersDetails have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.22 Nov 04:05 PM
