Police are assisting a group of people who are stuck on rocks at the Whakatane Heads. Police received a report of a group of people on rocks at the Whakatane Heads around 5:40 pm, a Police spokesperson says. “They don’t appear to be in any immediate danger, but we are […]
Man’s hand severed in serious assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that took place on McKenzie Street in Taneatua today. Police were called to reports of the incident on the forecourt of the Gull service station just before 2.30 pm, a Police spokeswoman said. As a result, a 27-year-old man received serious head injuries and […]
Homicide launched in Te Teko
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at an address on Powell Road, Te Teko this morning. A man is in custody and we are speaking to him. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident. We are speaking to witnesses to […]
Person dead following crash in Awakeri
Whitepine Bush Road in Awakeri remains closed following a fatal crash tonight. One person has died following the serious two-vehicle crash earlier on White Pine Bush Road SH2, near Whakatane. A police spokesperson said that Police were called about 6.20pm. The road remains closed and the Serious Crash Unit is […]
Serious crash in Awakeri
Emergency services are attending a serious two-vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road (SH2), near Whakatane. Police were called about 6.20pm. The road is closed between Downard Road and Station Road East, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area.
Exclusive: Gateway funeral services to open in Kawerau
Kawerau will have full funeral services, including a 100-seat chapel, by Christmas.Brad Shaw, owner of Whakatāne’s Gateway Funeral Home, was given the keys to what will become Kawerau’s Gateway Funeral Home on the first of the month. Shaw said the decision to open a second funeral home in the Eastern […]
Changes to Civil Defence call center
On Wednesday the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group 0800 Call Centre will transition to an automated service directing people to other agencies for support. The call centre was established during the lock-down to support those who were unable to access food or essential services, as a result […]
Update: Homicide Investigation, Waihau Bay
A 56-year-old man appeared in the Whakatane District Court today charged with murder following the death of man in Opotiki yesterday. The man was remanded in custody to reappear on Wednesday 24 June. A forensic examination of a Waihau Bay rural property is continuing today. Police are not looking for […]