The Murupara Aquatic Centre is holding a family fun day this weekend to celebrate the opening of its 2019/20 season. The opening, on this Saturday, 26 October, will feature plenty of games for all the family and a free sausage sizzle. The aquatic centre’s giant inflatable will be available for […]
Leeder reappointed to Chair
Doug Leeder has been elected unopposed to a further term as Chairperson of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. Councillor Jane Nees has also been returned unopposed to the role of Deputy Chairperson. The inaugural meeting of the 11th Triennium of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council began […]
Benji Marshall to captain Kiwis for record 20th time
Four months after making his international comeback following a seven-year absence, halfback Benji Marshall will now captain the New Zealand Kiwis for the first time since 2012 in a record 20th Test as skipper in Friday night’s Oceania Cup match against the Kangaroos at WIN Stadium in Wollongong. Head coach […]
Hinerangi Goodman takes seat at Council.
Results for the 2019-22 triennium Local Elections for Mayor, Council and Community Board have been finalised today following a tie in the Murupara-Galatea Ward of the Whakatāne District Council elections. The final vote count showed that candidates Hinerangi Goodman and Alison Silcock had drawn with 262 votes each. Clause 58(5) […]
Three people locked up after pursuit
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]