Police have arrested two people in Eastern Bay of Plenty for drugs and firearms offences. The Eastern Bay of Plenty Precision Targeting Team and Tactical Crime Unit supported by Kawerau and Edgecumbe Police have executed search warrants in both Kawerau and Edgecumbe last week in a continuing, concerted effort to […]
Information sought following Whakatāne fire
Police are seeking information following a suspicious fire at a commercial premises early this morning on The Strand, Whakatāne. Police patrols sighted a car alight in a building on The Strand at 12:43am. The vehicle appears to have reversed through the rear entrance. “It’s fortunate Police were at the scene […]
Vaccinate now to protect whānau and friends
The Ministry of Health has today confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in the Whakatāne District. Whakatāne District Mayor Judy Turner says this was not unexpected, however it means now more than ever, we need to protect ourselves, our whānau and friends, and our vulnerable by getting vaccinated and following […]
Council staff relocate ahead of building redevelopment work
A significant upgrade of the main Whakatāne District Council office is set to begin this year and staff will soon be relocating to temporary office locations ahead of work commencing. The building upgrade was approved through Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31 earlier this year. It was agreed necessary to address […]
Public help sought over aggravated robbery in Whakatane
Whakatane Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station are seeking help from the public. Around 1am on Saturday 20 November, a person entered Caltex Whakatane on Commerce Street holding a knife. The person jumped over the counter and demanded cigarettes and cash, threatening the sole attendant working. At […]
Firearms, methamphetamine and cannabis seized in Kawerau search warrants
Police targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in Kawerau have made four arrests. The Whakatāne Precision Targeting Team, assisted by officers from Whakatāne, Kawerau and Edgecumbe, conducted search warrants at two Kawerau properties on Thursday and Friday last week. In addition to the four arrests, Police seized two firearms, […]
Book sale success
Ōpōtiki library’s Container Book Sale last week was a great success with many locals and visitors walking away with a bargain and more than $1000 raised to help expand the library’s large-print and dementia collection. Library Manager, Jo Hunt, said that it was such a success that they were keen […]
Ōpōtiki’s vaccination rollout
Many organisations in Opotiki have been doing an incredible job as part of the national vaccination rollout and now health providers, Opotiki District Council, Whakatohea and several other key agencies are coming together to boost the profile around vaccinations and the benefits for the Opotiki community. One of the local […]