Police received a report of a grievous assault from an address of SH30 near Rotoma yesterday at around 2:30pm. A man entered an address and requested assistance for a gunshot wound to his leg. He was said to have been status 2 – 3 (serious to moderate injuries) and was […]
Shocking video footage circulating online
A video showing motorcyclists being knocked from their bikes is circulating on social media. News Whakatāne has been told the incident happened near Te Teko yesterday however it appears the video may have resurfaced after been made some time ago. A Police Communications spokesperson said they were looking into the […]
Free Period products to be available in all schools and kura
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 […]
Appeal for information following series of incidents in Whakatāne”
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 […]