Two reported sightings of the man in the centre of town this afternoon.

Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.

Police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John staff have been at the scene.

A 38-year-old man was found dead in Aranui this morning.

The man was trying to break up a fight involving about 20 to 30 people.

Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.

The woman. who self-identified with the name Seven, could not remember her name.

Four teens were arrested after one incident and an 18yo is in custody after another.

One of the vehicles involved in the crash was towing a caravan.

There were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.

Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.

Parents face prosecution with children away alone at NYE hotspot.

The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.

Charges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.

Chanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.

Two children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.

Police said Karen was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery at approximately 11am yesterday.

Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Police said the person was unresponsive when they were pulled from the water.

Officers decided it was time to check who's been naughty and nice.

A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.

Police were notified this morning.

It comes after another man, 26, was also charged with murder,

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