Following a year of COVID-19-related event cancellations in 2020, Whakatāne’s events industry suffered a further blow this month with the cancellation of The Classic Car & Caravan Show and the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand national championships. Together, these events expected to attract over 4,000 visitors to the district, contributing approximately […]
Fatal crash near Taneatua
One person has died following the serious single-vehicle crash on SH2 (White Pine Bush Road), Tāneatua. The crash was reported to Police around 5:30pm. The Serious Crash Unit is attending and undertaking an examination at the scene. Nobody else was injured in the crash. The Pekatahi Bridge will remain closed […]
Rotoma Ram-Raid: Police appeal for info
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a service station in Rotoma yesterday. Police were notified of a burglary at 5:30am yesterday, a red Ford Courier Ute was used to ram the front entrance of the GAS station. Once entry had been gained three people from the vehicle […]
Rotoma GAS station ram-raided
Police are investigating a ram-raid at a Rotoma petrol station in the early hours of this morning. A Police spokesperson said they were alerted to a burglary at a service station on SH30, Lake Rotoma, shortly before 7 am. “Offenders are reported to have fled the scene in a motor […]
Fatal stabbing in Waiohau
A 31-year-old man has died following a stabbing in Waiohau around 2am, this morning. Police are following lines of enquiry and want anyone to come forward who may have witnessed the incident, a Police spokesperson said. “We encourage anyone to contact us immediately with any information which can assist with […]
Maraenui Scrub Fire: Re-ignited, threatening houses
Fire crews are back at the scene of yesterday’s scrub in Maraenui, near Opotiki. Fire crews were called back to the scene near Haupoto Rd, off State Highway 35, shortly after 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency NZ Shift Manager Mark Richards said. “The fire is at a Second Alarm, and there […]
Scrub fire at Maraenui, 3 buildings involved
Multiple fire crews are battling a scrub fire in Maraenui, about 39 kilometers from Opotiki. The fire, which is 200 by 50 meters has also inundated three farm buildings, Fire and Emergency shift manager Craig Dally said. “Fire crews from Edgecumbe, Ohope, Opotiki and Waihau Bay are at the scene […]
Ballantrae dairy robbed, one injured
Police are investigating a robbery at the Ballentrae Four Square this evening. Police received a report of a robbery at the store on Fenton Mill Road about 7.10 pm, a Police spokesperson said. “We don’t yet have any detail about what, if anything, was taken.” “It appears one person sustained […]