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Whakatāne Tourism launches cheeky sunniest place in the world campaign

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Katee Shanks
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As the rest of New Zealand starts getting their firewood in for winter, Whakatāne is planning to gloat about how its warm summer sun just keeps on giving. The new tongue-in-cheek campaign, launched today, generously offers Kiwis the chance to escape the chill that descends in other parts of the […]

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Fatal stabbing in Waiohau

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021
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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 […]

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Maraenui Scrub Fire: Re-ignited, threatening houses

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
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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 […]

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Toi EDA sees Opportunities in the Whakatāne Board Mill Review

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Katee Shanks

Last nights announcement that the Whakatāne Board Mill’s Swiss owner, SIG, is proposing to close the facility is a significant blow to the local economy. Employing over 200 highly skilled staff and a major processor of NZ wood fibre, the Mill is the backbone of the local Whakatane economy. Toi […]

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Scrub fire at Maraenui, 3 buildings involved

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
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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 […]

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Increased Police presence following Te Teko shooting

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021
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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 […]

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Man receives gunshot wound to leg

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021
Katee Shanks

Police received a report of a grievous assault from an address of SH30 near Rotoma yesterday at around 2:30pm. A man entered an address and requested assistance for a gunshot wound to his leg. He was said to have been status 2 – 3 (serious to moderate injuries) and was […]

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Free Period products to be available in all schools and kura

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Katee Shanks

From June this year, all primary, intermediate, secondary school and kura students will have access to free period products, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. The announcement follows a successful Access to Period Products pilot programme, which has been running since Term 3 last […]

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