One person has been seriously assaulted in Kawerau tonight. We received a report of an assault on Valley Road shortly before 7pm, a Police spokesperson said. “One person is status one and being airlifted to hospital” Police are investigating the incident and no further details are available at this time.
Onepu man in court after discharging firearm overnight.
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in the Whakatane District Court today following a family harm incident overnight. Police were initially called to the Otakiri property at about 11.15pm and the man was taken into custody at about 3am. Nobody was injured.The man has been charged with unlawfully […]
Firearms incident, James Street
UPDATE: 10PM — Police are responding to reports of gunshots heard in the vicinity of James Street in Whakatane. A Police spokesperson said they were initially advised just before 9pm. “Staff are currently in the area, making enquiries. Updates will be made when available.” A local resident told NewsWhakatane that […]