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 […]