Whakatāne CIB have started an investigation following a police pursuit that ended in three arrests last night. Senior Sergeant Al Fenwick said three people were arrested following a pursuit that included Arawa Rd. “A firearm was recovered from the vehicle that is believed to have been involved in a number […]
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Aniwhenua facilities vandalised
The Lake Aniwhenua ablution block was destroyed by vandals during the weekend. Extensive damage has rendered the facilities unusable, directly prior to the high-use summer season that sees hundreds of visitors through the site. The vandals, whose identities remain unknown at this stage, removed the basins, toilet seats and wall […]
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Fatal crash in Opotiki
One person has died following a crash on Waiotahe Beach Road, Waiotahe, Opotiki district. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, was reported at 7.40am. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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189 players share Strike Must Be Won jackpot
189 Strike players from around the country will be getting a boost to their bank account after each winning $5,932 in Saturday night’s Strike Must Be Won draw. The Strike Must Be Won jackpot of $1 million was not won by a single ticket and therefore rolled down to Division […]
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Information needed after dairy robbery
Whakatane Police are appealing for information after a robbery at the Avenue Dairy on Alexander Avenue at 3.30pm on Saturday 12 October. Four offenders, some armed with weapons, entered the dairy and stole cigarettes and tobacco. All four fled the dairy on foot and were last seen heading down Alexander […]
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Engagement to guide safe swimming facility remediation options
Remediation options for the safe swimming facility at Wairaka Centennial Park will be reviewed in consultation with key community groups and representatives, following recommendations adopted by Council at its 18 September 2019 meeting. Since the opening of the facility in December 2017, the community has raised concerns on a number […]
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Local pipi poachers fined
Court convictions and fines for taking thousands of pipi A group of men who took more than 5,000 pipi from Ohiwa Harbour in Whakatāne have been convicted and fined for their offending. Riki Gavin Burnett, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing 620 pipi and was convicted and fined […]
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Do you know these women?
Whakatāne Police would like your help to identify two women they have an interest in speaking to. If you know the woman in the light coloured hoodie with the woollen type scarf around her neck and the woman with the black ripped style jeans please contact police via Crimes Stoppers […]