Police were called to the Tauranga Port this morning at approximately 1030 am after Customs located a suspicious item in a routine Container X-Ray.
Staff initially evacuated the building as ... More
Whakatane Police have arrested a 17 year old local youth in relation to the McGarvie Road incident. The youth has been charged with assault with intent to rape, indecent assault, and ... More
An 18-year-old man will be appearing in Tauranga District Court tomorrow (Thursday, 8 January) charged with the sexual violation of two women in their Tauranga homes and the assault of a third ... More
It can now be confirmed that the plane which crashed this afternoon in Lake Taupo was a skydiving plane from Skydive Taupo.
The aircraft encountered an emergency situation during the climb ... More
Thirteen people on board a light aircraft which has crashed into Lake Taupo are all safe and sound.
Police received reports of the crash at approximately 12.15 this afternoon. All those on ... More