Four people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash near Matata. Emergency services including a Rescue Helicopter responded to the crash involving two vehicles at 3.32 pm near the intersection of Mimiha Road and State Highway 2. A St John Ambulance spokesperson said one person sustained critical injuries, […]
Person dies at Ohope Beach
Emergency services are at Ohope Beach following an incident this afternoon. Police were called to the area about 3.50pm after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water. That person has since died. The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Powerline sparks large grass fire
Sparkes from a powerline is thought to have caused a large grass fire in Onepu this afternoon. Fire crews from Whakatane, Edgecumbe and Kawerau responded to the blaze on Onepu Springs Road just after 3 pm. The fire came within 40 meters of nearby homes, however quick actions by fire […]
Public appeal for help following Kawerau arson
Police are seeking several people and a vehicle following an arson at Beyti’s Turkish Café in Kawerau on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the fire, which caused extensive damage, about 5am. CCTV images indicate the vehicle involved is a Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X (as pictured). “There appears to have […]
Waimana Domain upgrade a team effort
The Waimana Domain has been given a significant upgrade thanks to the efforts of a team of agencies, trusts and individuals. And further on-site enhancements are planned. The improvements include the installation of new sportsfield floodlighting and a power upgrade funded by an $80,000 grant from Eastern Bay Energy Trust […]
2020 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – 3D opens
One of New Zealand’s longest running and most vibrant national contemporary art awards will open to the public at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Sunday 16 February 2020. The 2020 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – Three Dimensional Art Form (MMCA 20), has more than $20,000 in prize money […]
Kawerau residents urged to conserve water
Dry and hot weather conditions have prompted a request for Kawerau residents to conserve water. The current weather conditions have resulted in very high water usage causing reserves to drop to a point where conservation is required. A statement on the Kawerau District Council’s website said water reserves dropped to […]
Tarawera forest closed due to extreme fire danger
The extreme risk of fire has prompted the closure of the Tarawera Forest to the public until further notice. The closure includes Mt Putauaki, Tarawera Outlet and Tarawera Falls. Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) have advised the fire danger level has been raised to Extreme in the district. A spokesperson […]