Police have named the man who was found dead at the Hikuwai Beach car park about 9am on Sunday 28 April. He was 48-year-old Craig Donald, of Opotiki. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. Police would like to […]
Man found dead at Hikuwai Beach
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body near Opotiki this morning. The body of the man, in his late 40s, was discovered by a member of the public at the Hikuwai Beach car park at 9am. His next of kin have been informed. His death […]
Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake
Whakatāne District Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa advise that a rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake and the surrounding reserve area, from 9 am today (Wednesday 24 April) until 5 pm, Friday 26 April. A rāhui is a form of restriction that limits work in and around […]
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
One person has been injured in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 near Whakatane. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred shortly before 1pm. The motorcyclist is being taken to Whakatane Hospital in a serious condition.
Rural News: Mega mast another reason to continue GE research
Turning our backs on promising tools for predator control is a massive disservice to New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen says. “The ‘mega mast’ in New Zealand’s forests this autumn presents a huge challenge to our pest control agencies and countless volunteers. “The frequency […]
Rural Outlook: Fed farmers to work with Government on firearms
Federated Farmers will continue to work with the Government on firearms reform as the Arms Amendment Bill becomes law. “Because of the urgency and immense public pressure surrounding the issue, it was a difficult task for the Government to give fair consideration to all aspects of when and why firearms […]
$165,349.00 grants distributed to local community
294 community groups across New Zealand have recently received a share of $2.422 million in grants to support their work thanks to The Southern Trust. $165,349.00 was distributed within the Whakatane District. Releasing details of the grants for the first three months of 2019, The Southern Trust CEO and Trustee, […]
Fall in house sale volumes accelerated in March
April 12 (BusinessDesk) – Housing sales activity slumped 12.9 percent to a 17-month low in March, a month that is usually one of the peak selling months of the year, and annual house price inflation eased to 2.3 percent.