Crime

Gang member’s jail term upheld after attack

A man was left without the use of his legs permanently after five gang associates attacked him in his home and stole his wallet and cellphone. Details... Read More

Family plea for sightings of missing man

Police are still urgently appealing for sightings of 39-year-old Aydan, who has now not been seen for three weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the... Read More

Justice system under ‘considerable stress’

The justice system is under 'considerable stress” with too few judges and, in some areas, not enough courtrooms. That's the view of Chief Justice... Read More

Police urge public help in child abuse crisis

Warning: This story contains details that may upset some readers. Multiple children have been killed or seriously injured in the lower North Island in recent... Read More

Social media posts leads to terrifying attack

A woman thought she was going to die during a 'prolonged and terrifying attack” that included having an extension cord wrapped around her neck... Read More

Sword threats lead to major police operation

A man is due to appear in court today after an armed standoff in Mount Maunganui. Police were called to a 'family-harm related” in Mount Maunganui... Read More

One taken into custody following crash

One person has been taken into custody following a motor vehicle crash in Paengaroa on Wednesday evening. "Police were called to Allport Rd near Roydon Downs... Read More

'False confession': Killer's conviction quashed

An Ōpōtiki man who spent three years in prison for beating his elderly neighbour to death has now had his manslaughter conviction quashed in a so-called... Read More

Four more charged in relation to alleged murder

Police have charged four more people in relation to the alleged murder of a Rotorua man. Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died in Rotorua Hospital of critical injuries... Read More

Cars impounded and owners facing criminal charges

Two Kinleith men have had their cars impounded and are facing criminal charges after two recent incidents involving sustained loss of traction. The first... Read More

Armed police operation in Tauranga

An armed police operation is under way in Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga. A SunLive reader said armed police have surrounded a house on Ōtūmoetai Rd. They said... Read More

Katikati café owner gets home detention sentence

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault and may be distressing. A 'touchy-feely” Katikati cafe owner had a 'deliberate pattern... Read More