Two patients have sustained serious injuries after a fire in a sleepout in Kawerau. Fire crews were called to a property in Bowen Street just after 10:30 am, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said. “The fire was out on arrival; however, two people sustained serious burns.” Three ambulances and a […]
Car hits tree near Kawerau
One person has been taken to Whakatāne hospital after the vehicle they were driving hit a tree. Police were advised at 6.24pm that a car had hit a tree on Kawerau Road (SH34) a Police spokesperson said. “The driver received moderate injuries and was taken to Whakatane Hospital for treatment.” […]
Man charged after Police pursuit in Kawerau
A 40-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop after a police pursuit through Kawerau last night. Police attempted to stop the vehicle near the intersection with Fenton and Onslow Street a police spokesperson confirmed. “The man has been charged with failing to stop when followed by flashing red […]
COVID-19: Restart for local sawmills and forestry sector underway
A number of local Sawmills are back up and running as part of a phased sector restart of parts of the forestry sector. The phased restart has been necessary to ensure the continued supply of essential services during Alert Level 4, says Deputy Director-General of Te Uru Rākau Julie Collins. […]
COVID-19: lock down to end next Monday
New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Monday April 27, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. The country will stay in Alert Level 3 for two weeks before a further review and Alert Level decision on May 11. “Going hard and […]
Driver evades Police in Kawerau
Police are carrying out inquiries to locate the driver of a vehicle that fled from Police in Kawerau tonight. Police observed a vehicle speeding along Onslow St in Kawerau around 8.20 pm and signaled it to stop, a Police spokesperson said. “The vehicle failed to stop and fled. Police followed […]
Watch: Kawerau District Council Regulatory and Services Meeting
Kawerau District Council recorded meeting of the Regulatory and Services Meetin
COVID-19 assessment centres to launch in Ōpōtiki and Kawerau
COVID-19 assessment centres are this week being launched in Ōpōtiki and Kawerau. The “Pop Up | Drive Thru” centres both open on Thursday (9 April) and will each operate three days a week going forward until further notice. Ōpōtiki will run on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm, whilst Kawerau […]