Police will have a highly visible presence in eastern Bay of Plenty in the coming days after a man was shot on SH30 near Te Teko yesterday afternoon. Police worked through the night to locate and arrest a 25-year-old man early this morning, says Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander […]
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 […]
37yo woman charged with Kawerau man death, man named
A 37-year-old woman has now been charged in relation to the death of a man in Kawerau on Wednesday. The woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon and is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Saturday 2 January 2021. Police can also now confirm the […]
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 He was pronounced dead at the scene and is yet to be formally identified, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson […]
Homicide enquiry launched after assault in Nukuhou
A homicide enquiry has been launched following the death of a man who was critically injured in an assault on 24 December. Emergency services were called to a Nukuhou property about 5pm following a disorder incident. Three men were transported to hospital, two with serious injuries and one with critical […]
Serious incident near Waimana
Three people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an incident in Nukuhou near Waimana. Police were notified at 5pm of an altercation between two groups on SH2, Nukuhou a Police spokesperson said. “Three people have been seriously injured and inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of […]
Whakaari: Remembrance service to mark one year
One year on from the 2019 Whakaari eruption, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa with support from Māori Television will remember the lives lost and acknowledge the efforts of many during the tragedy. Special iwi commemorations will be held on December 9 in Whakatāne at Te Mānuka Tutahi Marae and will […]
Two seriously injured in crash
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Taneatua Road, Whakatane. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 6.45pm. Two people have serious injuries and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Due to the crash traffic is being diverted down Rewatu Road and motorists are asked to avoid […]