Bay of Plenty Police are praising the majority of New Year’s revellers after a relatively uneventful night across the District. As usual a minority of people prevented the festivities being ... More
A man found deceased on Mount Maunganui Beach yesterday (Monday, 28 December) can now be name as Pawan Kumar Khadka, aged 22.
Mr Khadka originates from Nepal and had been in New Zealand for ... More
Police in Putaruru are trying to identity a male who threatened liquor store staff with a machete last night (Wednesday, 23 December).
The incident occurred at approximately 9.50pm on ... More
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident on Ohauiti Road, Tauranga this morning that has left a man in hospital with a number of injuries.
The incident began at approximately 8am ... More
A lot of people will be having a Christmas tipple or two over the holidays, but how many will then get in the car and drive?
Drink driving continues to be a serious problem throughout New ... More
Motorists are asked to avoid the Ohauiti Road area of Tauranga as police are currently on scene due to a pedestrian has being struck by a vehicle.
The road will be closed between Welcome ... More