A 31-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents yesterday in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. Inspector Stuart Nightingale, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, said the man had been charged with a number of serious offences and appeared in the Whakatāne District Court today, where he was remanded […]
Series of incidents result in arrest
Police were seeking a wanted male who failed to stop in the Whakatane area this afternoon. A series of incidents followed in which a vehicle caught on fire and a police vehicle was damaged. A 31 year old male was taken into custody and will appear in the Whakatane District […]
Whakatāne River swimming near the boat ramp and wharf
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Whakatāne District Council are concerned about reports of a recent near miss between a boat and a swimmer at the Whakatāne boat ramp. Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided. Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster […]
Serious crash at Pongakawa
Police are at the scene of a serious multi vehicle crash in Pongakawa, Western Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Wharere and Te Puke East Roads at around 4pm. A number of people have serious injuries. Helicopters have been dispatched. Diversions are in place. Motorists […]
Name released following December death
Police have released the name of the man who died on December 26 following an incident in Nukuhou two days earlier. He was 41-year-old Wipatene Mason, of Waimana. A 35-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and is next due to appear in […]
Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Kawerau
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at the River Road Dairy on Monday. At around 6:10am four offenders entered the dairy, one of whom was allegedly armed with a knife, Sergeant Shane Tailby said. A fifth offender waited outside in a stolen silver Nissan Primera. The offenders […]
37yo woman charged with Kawerau man death, man named
A 37-year-old woman has now been charged in relation to the death of a man in Kawerau on Wednesday. The woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon and is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Saturday 2 January 2021. Police can also now confirm the […]