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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zirka Circus – Into the Future
Zirka Circus, the only circus of its kind in New Zealand, has just embarked on a 10-year anniversary tour with its new show – Into the Future. Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in New Zealand for over 10 years and this brand new show will be bringing a […]
Information sought on Kawerau aggravated robbery
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery in Kawerau over the weekend. Five people, with their faces covered and armed with weapons, entered Galway Street Dairy on the corner of Stafford Street and Galway Street about 7.30pm on Sunday 15 September. They threatened the sole employee before fleeing […]
Serious crash Reid Road, Ruatoki
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Reid Road, Ruatoki, Whakatane. Police were called at 2.55pm. Initial indications are one person has received critical injuries. The road is closed and a helicopter has been dispatched. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Fatal crash, Taneatua
The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Taneatua overnight. About 11pm a pursuit was initiated when the driver of a Mazda Familia vehicle failed to stop for Police in Whakatane. Within one minute, officers in pursuit determined the vehicle’s excessive speed posed too great […]