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23 Jan 2022 9:25pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Body found in Tauranga Harbour identified

Police have now identified the man whose body was located in Tauranga Harbour this morning.  Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.  ENDS Issued by Police ... More

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Media release - Investigation update - arrest
20 Jan 2022 4:49pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Second arrest made in historic homicide case

Bay of Plenty Police have today arrested a second person in relation to a homicide in Tauranga in 2018. David Kuka was fatally shot at an address in Wilrose Place, Tauranga on 11 February ... More

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13 Jan 2022 7:10am News:
Bay of Plenty

Water-related death, Omaio

Police were notified at around 8.30pm yesterday that a person may be in difficulty in the sea near SH 35, Omaio.   The person had reportedly been fishing near the river mouth and was swept out to sea ... More

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Media release - fatal crash
10 Jan 2022 11:10am News:
Bay of Plenty

UPDATE: Fatality in serious car crash, Mangakino

Police can confirm a person has died following a serious crash at Mangakino earlier today. The one-vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 3.30am. Another person involved in ... More

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8 Jan 2022 10:45pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Man found at Omanu Beach identified

Police have now identified the man who was transported to hospital in a critical condition after being found unresponsive at Omanu Beach, Mount Maunganui today.  Police would like to thank ... More

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Processing arrest - 1
7 Jan 2022 5:27pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Two arrests in relation to Tauranga aggravated robberies

Two men have been arrested in relation to two aggravated robberies in Tauranga on 4 January.    The robberies took place on Bethlehem Road and Minden Road on the evening of 4 January.    A 21-year- ... More

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