Bay of Plenty TimesFoul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probeThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.14 Jan 06:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames propertyThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.13 Jan 11:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay deathA person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.09 Jan 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
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
