Third homicide in three days: Police probe Tauranga death and seek information
A Tauranga property remains corned off on Fraser St as a homicide investigation is underway. Photo / Samantha…
Fatigue caused Tauranga teen Keanan Coetzee’s fatal SH2 crash – coroner
Coetzee, a Year 13 student at Tauranga Boys’ College, was driving to work experience in Kawerau on State…
Homicide investigation underway after body found at Tauranga address
“However, we would like to hear from anyone who might have information about this incident or those involved.”…
Tauranga residents fight Pillans Rd Bike Track closure
“Then on Wednesday last week, some council contractors turned up with diggers, and in less than an hour,…
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m from container at Port of Tauranga
The outer packaging depicting a hamster in a crown. Photo / NZ Customs Hidden amongst legitimate goods, Customs…
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his 8-year-old cousin
According to the summary of facts, he would sneak into the girl’s bedroom at night, often telling her…
Diabetes: Tauranga man breaks spine during seizure while asleep
“I had such a violent seizure that it snapped four [vertebrae] of my spine. “I bit through my…
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs after attack on 79-year-old
Tauranga City Council issued a five-year ownership disqualification to the dog’s owner after the attack that is due…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
Cocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of Tauranga, Customs says
Officers found 17 bricks of cocaine in one container and 16 in the other, among legitimate goods. Customs…
Fundraiser launched to support family of Tauranga social worker Jaismon Francis
It was coordinating support and fundraising for his family, who also faced costs for family travel and funeral…
Tauranga Police recovering body from water at Chapel St
Police were asked whether this morning’s activities were linked to the search for missing Tauranga man Jaismon. He…