Police have confirmed a further person died in an Australian hospital last night as a result of injuries suffered in the Whakaari/White Island eruption. The death brings the official number of deceased to 20, which includes two people who are missing, presumed dead.
Research shows albatross being fished to death
New research points to fishing bycatch as a major cause of the alarming decline of Antipodean albatrosses. The report underlines the need for urgent action to fix New Zealand’s fishing rules, and save a bird with the same threat status as the kākāpō, Forest & Bird says. The Department of […]
53-year-old man arrested following Otarawairere Beach incident
Whakatane Police have made an arrest in relation to an incident at Otarawairere Beach on 8 January, where two young girls were indecently spoken to. A 53-year-old man has been taken into custody and is due to appear in Whakatane District Court on Monday 13 January. As the matter is […]
New Police App
Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information, news and alerts while on the go and when it suits them. The NZ Police app is available for download from the Google Play Store(link is external) […]
Rogue and Royall names fail to Empress in 2019
Hot on the heels of the most popular baby names for 2019, the Department of Internal Affairs has released the list of names that were declined by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Topping the list are honorifics such as King, Lady, Princess and Empress. Registrar-General Jeff Montgomery explains […]
Health system continue to work hard in response to Whakaari
Staff across the health system continue to work hard in response to Whakaari – White Island
Rāhui placed following drowning
Ngāti Awa tōhunga (spiritual leaders) and kaumātua have placed a rāhui (temporary ritual prohibition) over the Whakatāne river as a result of a drowning near the river mouth this afternoon. Ngāti Awa kaumātua attended the scene with the deceased, the whānau pani (bereaved family), and the rāhui karakia (prayers) were […]
Kawerau water: Boil water notice lifted
The Kawerau water supply has been confirmed safe, following samples clear of contamination, over the past three days. As a result the boil water notice is now lifted for all residents using the Kawerau District water supply. The third test from the sample point that had shown E.Coli has come […]