Bay of Plenty Police are seeing an increase in the use of counterfeit money in the region. On Wednesday, Tokoroa Police arrested a 38-year-old local man after he allegedly paid for goods with counterfeit notes. The man was in possession of a large amount of these notes and it is […]
Te Kaha address included in drug operation
Police have arrested eight people and disrupted plans to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the country from Mexico. This morning Police, along with New Zealand Customs Service, carried out search warrants at eleven properties throughout the wider Bay of Plenty, Northland and Auckland areas as part of Operation […]
Safety first this game bird hunting season
With game bird hunting season starting on Saturday, Police is reminding people to be vigilant about safety. “We encourage everyone heading out shooting this season to refresh themselves on the seven rules of firearm safety ,” says Acting Superintendent Mike McIlraith, Officer in Charge: Arms Safety and Control. “It’s also a really […]
Officer sentenced following driving offences
A 38-year old Bay of Plenty Police officer yesterday admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court following an incident in Edgecumbe earlier this month. The charges follow a single-vehicle crash involving a Police vehicle at the corner of Otakiri Road and Main Street, Edgecumbe, at 8:30pm on 6 […]
No more cheques for Ōpōtiki District Council
From Monday 24 May 2021, Ōpōtiki District Council will no longer accept cheques as payment for any of its services. But there are still many payment options available. All major banks within New Zealand are removing the use of cheques as a payment option, including the Council’s bank ANZ. Greg […]
Name release from Lake Rotoma incident
Police are now in a position to confirm the name of the person found deceased in Lake Rotoma on Monday. She was Julie Kaipara, 50, of Kawerau. Police were called to the scene off Otangiwai Point at 9.45am, following a report of a vehicle in the water. The Police National […]
Man dies following water incident at Ōhope Beach
Police can advise a man in his 40s has died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach today. Emergency services were called to the incident around 1:25pm. The man was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided however he sadly died at the scene. The death will be […]