A sewage overflow in the vicinity of Seaview Road has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream, which flows into the Whakatāne River at Quay Street. Whakatāne District Council contractors have contained the overflow and are working to address the cause. Council staff are working with the Bay of Plenty Regional […]
Arrests made following organised crime operation in Whakatane
A number of people are assisting Police with enquiries after drugs, a firearm and ammunition were located at a Whakatane property. Police this morning executed a search warrant at an Alexander Avenue address in Whakatane, with AOS in attendance as a precaution. The search warrant was the result of a […]
Murder charge in relation to Edgecumbe death
Police have charged a man with murder in relation to the death of 45-year-old Thunder Savage at his home in Edgecumbe on 2 October 2019. The 54-year-old man has appeared in Whakatane District Court today and is due to reappear in Tauranga High Court in March. Police are not seeking […]
Serious Crash near Matata
Four people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash near Matata. Emergency services including a Rescue Helicopter responded to the crash involving two vehicles at 3.32 pm near the intersection of Mimiha Road and State Highway 2. A St John Ambulance spokesperson said one person sustained critical injuries, […]
Person dies at Ohope Beach
Emergency services are at Ohope Beach following an incident this afternoon. Police were called to the area about 3.50pm after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water. That person has since died. The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Powerline sparks large grass fire
Sparkes from a powerline is thought to have caused a large grass fire in Onepu this afternoon. Fire crews from Whakatane, Edgecumbe and Kawerau responded to the blaze on Onepu Springs Road just after 3 pm. The fire came within 40 meters of nearby homes, however quick actions by fire […]
Public appeal for help following Kawerau arson
Police are seeking several people and a vehicle following an arson at Beyti’s Turkish Café in Kawerau on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the fire, which caused extensive damage, about 5am. CCTV images indicate the vehicle involved is a Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X (as pictured). “There appears to have […]
Waimana Domain upgrade a team effort
The Waimana Domain has been given a significant upgrade thanks to the efforts of a team of agencies, trusts and individuals. And further on-site enhancements are planned. The improvements include the installation of new sportsfield floodlighting and a power upgrade funded by an $80,000 grant from Eastern Bay Energy Trust […]