A fisherman who died after being swept down the Motu River has been formally identified as Benjamin Robert Tekira, aged 41 from Waimana, near Whakatane.
Mr Tekira was fishing when it ... More
At approximately 8.30 this evening (Monday, 7 January) relatives of a fisherman who was swept down the Motu River this afternoon discovered his body. He had come ashore approximately 150m from the ... More
A search is underway for a fisherman who was swept away as it appears he attempted to cross the Motu river mouth near Whakatane
The 25-year-old local man was fishing with a group of friends ... More
Tauranga police are seeking information about a group of men in relation to an assault which occurred this morning.
At around 3am, a 25 year old male was assaulted by 3 to 5 males as he ... More
Police are seeking information to identify the victim of a vicious assault which took place in the midst of New Year's Eve celebrations at Mount Maunganui.
The assault took place at about ... More