Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate 24-year-old Joseph Webb. He was last seen at Kohi Point in Whakatane about 3pm on Tuesday, July 23. Joseph is of medium build with short dark hair. He has a ta moko on his left upper arm and may be wearing […]
Serious crash and road closure, SH2 Opotiki
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on SH2, South West of Opotiki. Police received a report of the crash, near the intersection of Ruatuna Road, around 8.40am. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Initial reports indicate one person has serious injuries. Police ask that motorists avoid […]
Sudden death in Whakatane
Police were called to the Whakatane Amphitheatre beside the Whakatane River today after reports of a sudden death. A police spokeswoman confirmed the incident. A person walking in the area, who did not wish to be named, said police were looking at an area close to the miniature train tunnel […]
Updated: District Flood Room Activated
9PM: Update The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Flood Room continues to closely monitor the effects of the current weather system on our region’s rivers. Duty Flood Manager Pete Blackwood says rivers are continuing to rise, however flows are still not expected to trigger levels that would affect properties within […]
Police warn public after hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in recent phone scam
Police are issuing a warning over a recent phone scam that has resulted in members of the public losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Detective Sergeant Kevin Blackman from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, says Police have received a significant number of reports of people falling victim to a […]