Police are appealing for help from the public to locate Scott Beattie, who has been reported missing. Scott is 35-years-old and was last seen on Monday 13 January in Hamilton Central. He is 180cm tall, of a solid build and was last seen wearing dark trousers and a dark shirt. […]
Plans to protect the future of whitebaiting announced
With several native whitebait species in decline, the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has today released proposals to standardise and improve management of whitebait across New Zealand. “The need for action for a healthy whitebait fishery has never been greater,” Eugenie Sage said. “Four of the six whitebait species are […]
Whakatane’s Damon Rees puts Honda on top of podium
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Whakatāne ‘open for business’
Whakatāne District Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty are encouraging visitors to explore all that Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty has to offer and support the region over the summer months. Mayor Judy Turner says the Whakatāne community is welcoming visitors to the region with open arms. “Whakatāne is […]
Eighteenth death following Whakaari eruption
Police have confirmed a further person died in an Australian hospital last night as a result of injuries suffered in the Whakaari/White Island eruption. The death brings the official number of deceased to 20, which includes two people who are missing, presumed dead.
Rāhui placed following drowning
Ngāti Awa tōhunga (spiritual leaders) and kaumātua have placed a rāhui (temporary ritual prohibition) over the Whakatāne river as a result of a drowning near the river mouth this afternoon. Ngāti Awa kaumātua attended the scene with the deceased, the whānau pani (bereaved family), and the rāhui karakia (prayers) were […]
Kawerau water: Boil water notice lifted
The Kawerau water supply has been confirmed safe, following samples clear of contamination, over the past three days. As a result the boil water notice is now lifted for all residents using the Kawerau District water supply. The third test from the sample point that had shown E.Coli has come […]
One dead after water-related incident
One person has died following a water-related incident at Whakatane Heads. Emergency services were advised shortly after 2pm that a person had been pulled from the water in a critical condition. Medical attention was administered but the person died at the scene.