Tag: tauranga
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State Highway 29A Closed Due to Diesel Spill
State Highway 29A in Tauranga is currently closed in both directions due to a diesel spill near Oropi Road. Traffic is being diverted while the spill is cleared. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on surrounding roads, anticipate delays, and…
Law EnforcementTransportation Diesel SpillState Highway 29ATaurangaBay of PlentyRoad ClosureTraffic DiversionPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
Law EnforcementDisasters New PlymouthBurglaryPoliceArrestYouth CourtWhanganuiTaurangaNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Tauranga
A homicide investigation has commenced following the death of a man in Tauranga. Emergency services discovered the deceased at a Fraser Street address around 11.40am today. According to Detective Inspector Lew Warner, one person is assisting Police with enquiries, and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideTaurangaFraser StreetDeath InvestigationPoliceDetective Inspector Lew WarnerNew Zealand Police
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on October 3, 2025, at 16:26:58 UTC. The quake was located at 33.665S, 179.011W, with a depth of 38 km. Its epicenter was approximately 499.9 km NNE of Hicks Bay,…
WeatherWorldDisasters EarthquakeKermadec IslandsHicks BayWhakataneGisborneTaurangaUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 62-Year-Old Cecil in Tauranga
New Zealand Police have issued an appeal for sightings of 62-year-old Cecil, who has been reported missing in Tauranga. Cecil was last seen approximately a week ago in the Ohauiti/Hairini area of Tauranga. Authorities believe he may be in either…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonNew Zealand PoliceTaurangaHastingsOhauitiHairiniPublic Safety
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Police Crackdown on Anti-Social Road Users in Tauranga
Tauranga police intercepted and disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings, resulting in arrests, vehicle impoundments, and the issuance of infringements. Many anti-social road users had travelled from Hamilton, Rotorua, and other areas to meet in Tauranga. More than 100…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation TaurangaBay of Plentyanti-social road usersarrestsvehicle impoundinfringement noticesInspector Zane SmithNew Zealand Police
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12 Charged in Murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Taikato Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries. The arrests followed numerous inquiries and search warrants executed in Maketu, Rotorua, and Whanganui. Seven of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Zain Taikato FoxRotoruaMaketuWhanganuiTaurangaCraig RawlinsonMurderNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash on Tauranga Eastern Link Claims Woman's Life
A 34-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 on Thursday, June 26th. Police were alerted to the incident just before 10am. The deceased has been identified as Lily Arabin, from Te Puke. She…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashTaurangaLily ArabinTe PukeTraffic accidentState Highway 2New Zealand Police
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Greazy Dogs MC Crippled by Police Operation: Arrests and Asset Seizures in Bay of Plenty
New Zealand Police have arrested several members and associates of the Greazy Dogs MC in the western Bay of Plenty, dealing a blow to methamphetamine manufacture and supply. A police operation this week led to the arrest of gang members…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceGreazy Dogs MCmethamphetamineTaurangaOperation KingtideAsset Recovery UnitOrganized Crime
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Tauranga Shoplifter Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. She appeared in Tauranga District Court on 21 May after being arrested in February 2025. Police Commissioner Richard…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TaurangashopliftingsentencingRetail Crime UnitRichard ChambersAurorcrime
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NZ Police Reaffirms Retail Crime as Top Priority
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has reaffirmed that tackling retail crime remains a top priority, clarifying that a recent internal memo had caused "confusion" and sent the wrong message. Chambers emphasized that the memo's references to thresholds for retail crime did…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRachael BamberyTaurangaGisborneRetail CrimeNZ Police
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Police Investigate Road Incident Involving a Knife in Tauranga
Police are investigating an incident in Tauranga where a driver allegedly brandished a knife at another motorist. Western Bay of Plenty Relieving Area Commander Inspector Logan Marsh stated that the police are treating the incident seriously, especially given suggestions it…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Taurangakniferoad incidentpolice investigationLogan MarshNew Zealand PolicecrimeNZ Police
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Name Released in Waihi Fatal Crash
Reihana Claude Albert Ngamotu, 56, of Tauranga, died in a crash on Rosemont Road, Waihi, on April 13, New Zealand Police said. "Our thoughts are with those close to him," police said in a statement. Enquiries are ongoing to determine…
WorldTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters New Zealand PoliceWaihifatal crashRosemont RoadTaurangaReihana Claude Albert NgamotuAccident
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Tree Blocks State Highway 29 Near Te Poi
State Highway 29 east of Te Poi is currently blocked due to a fallen tree on a bridge. The incident occurred this morning, with the tree striking a car. Fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. Authorities are advising motorists traveling…
WorldWeatherTransportationDisastersGeneral Weather State Highway 29Te PoiBay of PlentyRoad ClosureTraffic DisruptionNew Zealand PoliceTauranga