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 […]
Whakatane Police investigating suspicious death in Kawerau
Whakatane Police are investigating the death of a man this morning in Kawerau. The man was located injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Streets at about 7:10 this morning, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said. He was pronounced dead at the scene and is yet to be formally […]
Next stage of Harbour works to commence in New Year
Enabling works continue on Ōpōtiki’s Harbour construction site and the next stage of works will mean more action on seawall construction where the permanent rock walls will be built from the beach out to sea. To enable the permanent works to proceed the western end of the eastern spit will […]
Skate Park extension complete
Today a group of iwi representatives, elected members, contractors and Skate Park Committee members gathered to bless the recently-completed Whakatāne Skate Park extension which will be enjoyed by many this summer. The extension was initiated by a small group of skating enthusiasts in 2017 who formed the Whakatāne Skate Park […]