Whakatane Police are appealing for information after a robbery at the Avenue Dairy on Alexander Avenue at 3.30pm on Saturday 12 October. Four offenders, some armed with weapons, entered the dairy and stole cigarettes and tobacco. All four fled the dairy on foot and were last seen heading down Alexander […]
Engagement to guide safe swimming facility remediation options
Remediation options for the safe swimming facility at Wairaka Centennial Park will be reviewed in consultation with key community groups and representatives, following recommendations adopted by Council at its 18 September 2019 meeting. Since the opening of the facility in December 2017, the community has raised concerns on a number […]
Do you know these women?
Whakatāne Police would like your help to identify two women they have an interest in speaking to. If you know the woman in the light coloured hoodie with the woollen type scarf around her neck and the woman with the black ripped style jeans please contact police via Crimes Stoppers […]
Zirka Circus – Into the Future
Zirka Circus, the only circus of its kind in New Zealand, has just embarked on a 10-year anniversary tour with its new show – Into the Future. Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in New Zealand for over 10 years and this brand new show will be bringing a […]
Information sought on Kawerau aggravated robbery
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery in Kawerau over the weekend. Five people, with their faces covered and armed with weapons, entered Galway Street Dairy on the corner of Stafford Street and Galway Street about 7.30pm on Sunday 15 September. They threatened the sole employee before fleeing […]
Missing man Joseph Webb
Police continues to appeal for information on Joseph Webb, who went missing on 22 July. Today, Police alongside local SAR volunteers revisited the Kohi Point track near Whakatane with specialist dogs looking for signs of Joseph. Unfortunately Joseph is still missing. The last confirmed sighting of Joseph occurred on Tuesday […]
Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway section closed for Police operation
A section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway, on Kōhī Point Scenic Reserve will be closed to the public from 6 am – 6 pm on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, to enable a Police operation with dogs to be carried out. The Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway will be […]
KFC closed for refurbishment
Whakatane’s KFC restaurant will be closed until September 14 while contractors carry out work at the site. A KFC spokesperson said the restaurant was undergoing a complete refurbishment. “Construction has just started and our store will be back in operation from Saturday, September 14,” the spokesperson said. As for what […]