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Teenage murder accused tells police video she is "evil"

Thu, 19th Nov

The teenage girl accused of murdering a retired school teachers said she "felt good" when she hurt people.

Opotiki murder accused insists she acted alone

Thu, 19th Nov

A teenager accused with the murder of retired Opotiki schoolteacher John Rowe insists she acted alone
Love of music blamed for rail fatality

Thu, 19th Nov

A man killed by a train at Te Puke on Monday might not have heard it coming due to his love of music, his brother says.
Bay of Plenty interest in gang patch ban

Wed, 18th Nov

Whakatane Mayor Colin Holmes wants to follow Wanganui's lead and ban gang patches from parts of the district.

Taupo police trial Segway scooters

Thu, 19th Nov

Taupo police are trialling the newest additions to their crime-fighting armoury - Segway scooters
Drug bust in Taupo results in 24 arrests, 136 charges laid

Wed, 18th Nov

Police have arrested 24 people for a total of 136 charges following a major drug operation in the Taupo area.
Hilton hotel to be opened in Taupo

Tue, 17th Nov

The lake side town of Taupo is a well-known holiday destination for Kiwis and backpackers alike, but it is hoping to attract another kind of tourist.

Schooteacher had severe head and face injuries - detective

Tue, 17th Nov

A 78-year-old Opotiki man bashed to death in his bed had severe injuries to his head and face, a court was told today.
Man tells of finding friend's bashed body

Mon, 16th Nov

An Opotiki man told a jury in the High Court at Rotorua today of finding his neighbour's "bashed up" body.
Kiwi school teacher cleared of sex video accusation

Sun, 15th Nov

A Tauranga secondary school teacher has been cleared of accusations she appeared on a sex video.
Call to ban convicted drink drivers from bars

Fri, 13th Nov

Whakatane District Council wants convicted drink drivers banned from pubs and bars.
Guy Fawkes display goes horribly wrong in Whakatane

Sun, 08th Nov

Thousands watched in awe as 40 minutes worth of fireworks mistakenly went off in just 40 seconds at a public display in Whakatane last night.
School kids produce feature film

Wed, 04th Nov

Pahoia Primary School students have pooled their creative talents together and created a feature length film called The Great Stone of Isthgul.
Men sought in connection with dairy robbery

Wed, 04th Nov

Police are hunting for three people in connection with the robbery of a Tauranga dairy Tuesday morning.
Greenpeace protest case sent back to Tauranga

Mon, 02nd Nov

Four protesters charged over a Greenpeace action in which a cargo ship was boarded had their cases transferred back today from Auckland District Court to Tauranga.
Police revisit case of missing father of two

Fri, 30th Oct

Police are re-visiting the case of a Bay of Plenty man who disappeared early last year after dropping his two young sons off at school.
Cat warns owner of fire

Fri, 30th Oct

A Bay of Plenty cat's bizarre behaviour and fire alarm noises alerted its owner to a house fire.
Nia Glassie's killers appeal convictions

Tue, 27th Oct

One of two brothers found guilty of murdering Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie today appealed against his conviction.
One dead, several injured after van rolls

Mon, 26th Oct

A person is dead and several others are in critical condition after a van load of people crashed into a ditch, throwing the passengers from the vehicle.

Man killed by train in Tauranga, did not hear it coming

Tue, 17th Nov

A 30-year-old Tauranga man has been killed by a freight train after crossing its path unawares as he was listening to his iPod.
Crown outlines brutal killing of retired teacher

Mon, 16th Nov

The killing of retired Opotiki school teacher John Rowe by two teenagers was savage and calculated, a jury in the High Court at Rotorua has been told.
Whakatane chocolate log takes the cake for world record

Fri, 13th Nov

Bakers at a Whakatane New World have created the world's longest chocolate cake.
Former cop admits child pornography charges

Thu, 12th Nov

A former Rotorua policeman has admitted possessing child pornography and other illegal material on his computer.
Whakatane fireworks explosion - extended footage

Sun, 08th Nov

Watch extended footage of last night's Whakatane fireworks explosion.
Two toddlers run over in driveways in as many days

Wed, 04th Nov

Child safety experts are blaming a lack of awareness after two toddlers were run down in driveways, in two separate incidents in as many days in Waikato.
Man shot in Rotorua

Mon, 02nd Nov

A man has been admitted to Rotorua Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Man arrested for Murupara teenager's murder

Sat, 31st Oct

A man who has been on the run for four weeks has been arrested overnight in connection with the murder of a teenager.
Drunk teens sprung attempting to divert police

Fri, 30th Oct

An attempt by two teens to divert police so they could drive home drunk from a Tauranga pub early this morning backfired when they were pulled over and charged.
Bay of Plenty tries to snuff out outdoor smoking

Thu, 29th Oct

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is trying to snuff out smoking outdoors with a smokefree policy targeting 30 of the district's beaches.
Labour weekend road deaths up two on last year

Tue, 27th Oct

Six people lost their lives on the roads during Labour Weekend, two more than last year.