From June this year, all primary, intermediate, secondary school and kura students will have access to free period products, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. The announcement follows a successful Access to Period Products pilot programme, which has been running since Term 3 last […]
Fire devastates Apanui School and community
Photos courtesy of Apanui School.
Serious crash at Pongakawa
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Pongakawa. The two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Arawa Road about 4.20pm. One person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter with serious injuries. Three others have sustained moderate or minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has […]
Whakatāne lawyer appointed as Judge
Whakatāne lawyer Gene Tomlinson is one of seven new District Court judges to have been appointed. Tomlinson has worked with Gowing & Co Lawyers Limited for over 20 years and has achieved a strong history of success in criminal law matters. He takes up the Whangarei-based role in March. Attorney-General […]