Police are treating the death in Whakatane in the early hours of 24 October as a homicide. A man was taken to Whakatane Hospital with stab wounds, where he later died. An investigation into the circumstances of his death is making good progress, however no arrests have been made at […]
Kawerau starts off New Year with building boom
A SURGE of building consent applications indicates strong economic growth in Kawerau. Consents valued at more than $3.5 million have been lodged with the Kawerau District Council in the year-to-date from 1 July to 30 September 2020. This compares with a total of $4.5 million for the entire 2019/2020 financial […]
Eastern BOP Students Urged To Apply For $100K Scholarship Fund
Applications for BayTrust’s $100,000 Dillon Scholarship fund will open this weekend and could potentially help dozens of Eastern Bay students with significant physical or intellectual disabilities who are undertaking tertiary study next year. The unique annual scholarship fund has awarded a total of $1.93m among 530 Bay of Plenty students […]
Hao exhibition showcases male māori weaving
Traditionally, raranga and whatu (weaving) as art forms are most often associated with women, and the skills and techniques that have been passed down maternal lines for centuries. It is largely unknown that men have also practiced this craft and in some cases, have excelled in their chosen art form. […]
Island of wet wipes clogs Edgecumbe ponds
The Edgecumbe oxidation ponds have recently undergone costly work to remove a significant amount of debris, which has been affecting the natural processes of the ponds. Most of the debris is a result of residents flushing unflushable materials down toilets and drains. Whakatāne District Council Acting General Manager Infrastructure, David […]
Karakia to bless River Road Culvert Project
A karakia and blessing was held earlier this week before work began on a major flood mitigation project in Kawerau. Tūwharetoa Kaumatua and Reverend Paora Hunia carried out the blessing and karakia acknowledging the sacred Pūtauaki Maunga, the connection of Iwi to the whenua, the waterway and wished the work […]
Synthetic bust in Te Teko
Police executed several search warrants in Te Teko on Wednesday targeting the manufacture and supply of the psychoactive substance drug commonly known as synthetic cannabis. A synthetic drug is made up of a smokeable plant material that has been mixed with a chemical compound. The drug can either be a […]