Tag: south_waikato

Police Appalled by Bay of Plenty Drink Driving Incidents

19 May 2026 8:54 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are alarmed by eight drink driving arrests in Bay of Plenty's Taupo and South Waikato areas in 10 days, with some drivers caught with high readings, including during school runs.

Law Enforcement Social Issues Transportation New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Taupo South Waikato Drink Driving Road Safety
South Waikato Businesses Busted Selling Alcohol to Minors

12 Aug 2025 12:57 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A controlled purchase operation in Tokoroa and Putāruru found that eight out of eleven premises failed to check the ID of an underage volunteer attempting to purchase alcohol.

Law Enforcement Social Issues Bay of Plenty Police South Waikato Controlled Purchase Operation Tokoroa Putāruru Alcohol Underage Drinking New Zealand Police