From Monday 24 May 2021, Ōpōtiki District Council will no longer accept cheques as payment for any of its services. But there are still many payment options available. All major banks within New Zealand are removing the use of cheques as a payment option, including the Council’s bank ANZ. Greg […]
Name release from Lake Rotoma incident
Police are now in a position to confirm the name of the person found deceased in Lake Rotoma on Monday. She was Julie Kaipara, 50, of Kawerau. Police were called to the scene off Otangiwai Point at 9.45am, following a report of a vehicle in the water. The Police National […]
Man dies following water incident at Ōhope Beach
Police can advise a man in his 40s has died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach today. Emergency services were called to the incident around 1:25pm. The man was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided however he sadly died at the scene. The death will be […]
Slow down, phone down, buckle up
We will be out on the roads this long weekend targeting drivers who put themselves and others at risk. This Easter long weekend Police are reminding drivers to slow down, minimise distractions by putting their phone down, and buckle up. “We want to ensure everyone can enjoy their Easter holiday […]
Three charged with murder
Police have now charged three people with the murder of 31-year-old Whakatane man Jamaine Wharton. Two men, aged 25 and 20, are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court today. A 16-year-old youth is expected to appear in the Whakatane Youth Court on 9 April. All three have appeared […]
Ōpōtiki harbour entrance dredge trialled
The contractor for the build of the Ōpōtiki harbour entrance, HEB Construction, recently trialled equipment for use in dredging the river channel for the new harbour. The equipment is a low-cost option for cutter-suction dredging, where the material in the river is loosened and then pumped along discharge pipes to […]
Missing person, Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for sightings of missing 24-year-old Shylo Rose Porter, also known as Whakarongopai. Whānau last heard from Shylo last night and have serious concerns for her welfare. She is believed to be in the Rotoiti area. She is thought to be driving a Silver 2009 […]
The Drip Cookie Journey
By RADINE The idea of DRIP come about when I was sitting at my desk at my full time job waiting for 5pm to come around. Through years of being taught that ‘hard work’ was getting a good, stable job to support my family, I actually started to get frustrated […]