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RNZ News
a day ago
- General
- RNZ News
Bay of Plenty crash victim later found dead at home
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been found dead in Bay of Plenty after being involved in a crash last night. Police were called to an address in Te Puke on Wednesday morning after a man's body was found. It was later discovered that he was involved in a crash on No 3 Road in Te Puke on Tuesday night. A police investigation into the circumstances of the crash and the death is underway. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Business
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Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Photo: RNZ/Carol Stiles Sheet metal from outbuildings and copperwires from frost fans are among some of the things being targeted by thieves for scrap metal amidst an increase on orchard thefts in Bay of Plenty. Te Puke police sergeant Mike Owens said since January they'd had close to 40 such burglaries, adding those were just the ones reported to police. "Items that get targeted are farm vehicles, equipment, tools, diesel from frost fans, other machinery, trailers, solar panels and of course the frost fans also have batteries attached to them as well." He said it was an unfortunately common experience for growers and farmers during the busy harvest season, when many might be travelling between sites or have additional people on-farm. Taking preventative measures was key to deterring these kind of thefts, he said. Things like storing equipment securely away or out of view. "Generally good locks, good security makes it more difficult. "Farmers and orchardists being lovely rural people will tend to leave keys in their vehicle or sheds and equipment unlocked." Owens said some frost fans had been rigged up with sensor lights and alarms which acted as a good deterrence. "I've seen footage where that has immediately deterred, obviously an alarms come one deterred the thief, and off they've gone again." Police recently executed search warrants and recovered a large number of items which they were in the process of returning to their owners. Owens said it was important for growers and farmers to report these kinds of incidents to police. He said it was also helpful to make note of any identifying features of items which might be targeted which might help with recovery efforts.
NZ Herald
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Bay of Plenty squash players heading to Egypt for world championships
Six Bay of Plenty squash players are preparing to represent New Zealand in Egypt at the Junior World Championships. Ella Hill, Erin Wyllie and Brooke Valois of Devoy Squash, Vihan Chathury and Jack Lord of Te Puke Squash, and Aria Bannister from Mount Maunganui, will travel to Cairo in July
RNZ News
27-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Person critically injured in crash, State Highway 5 closed in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck. Photo: ST JOHN NZ A serious crash this morning has closed part of State Highway 5 near Tarawera in the lower Bay of Plenty. The highway is closed in both directions between Te Haroto and Pohokura. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a car and a truck at 8.50am on Wednesday. Police said one person is in a critical condition while another has moderate injuries. They said a helicopter is en route and the Serious Crash Unit is also attending the crash. Motorists are asked to take care on the road, follow the diversions and avoid this area if possible.
RNZ News
27-05-2025
- RNZ News
Fighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to police
File photo. Photo: 123RF One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to the police. The man, whom Checkpoint understands to be a senior Mongrel Mob member from the Bay of Plenty, was wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet in footage of his fight released to social media and was supposed to be attending a rehabilitation programme. Over 30 fighters gathered on Saturday in an undisclosed Auckland backyard to compete for a $50,000 prize. Social media posts show the event promoted by a well known MMA fighter Dan "Hangman" Hooker. It was billed as 32 fighters going head to head in one minute scraps to be the last man standing and crowned king of the streets. All fighters were subsequently offered $1000 for competing. Checkpoint raised the issue with Corrections earlier on Tuesday. Its director of community operations David Grigg said the gang member with the electronic monitoring bracelet was granted approval to attend a rehabilitation programme by a provider approved by the courts. He says it was part of the man's bail conditions. He said Corrections received assurance the absence was for a rehabilitation activity focussed on wellness and physical health. He said since receiving new information about the nature of the gang member's absence, it has now been referred to the police. More to come Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
