Paora Manuel
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Te Upokorehe Extends Ohiwa Harbour Rahui
Te Ū pokorehe have extended a rāhui across the entire Ōhiwa Harbour, after a body was found on the eastern side of the harbour mouth on...
Paora Manuel
Dec 29, 20241 min read
Body Found Near Ohiwa Harbour Believed To Be Man Who Fled Police
A body has been found near the eastern side of the Ohiwa Harbour mouth, overnight. Eastern Bay Area Commander, Inspector Nicky Cooney...
Paora Manuel
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Road Toll At Five After Fatal Murpara Motorbike Crash
One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Murupara Saturday. The crash happened around 12:50pm along Main Road and closed part of...
Paora Manuel
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH2 Waioeka
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash along State Highway 2 in Waioeka. “Initial reports indicate there may have...
Paora Manuel
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Fire Crews At Scene Of Fire Atop Putauaki
Fire crews are at the scene of a pine plantation fire atop Putauaki. Smoke can been seen from Kawerau and the Rangitaiki Plains. Fire and...
Paora Manuel
Dec 17, 20241 min read
One Person Dead After SH30 Rotoiti Truck Crash
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck in Rotoiti. The crash on State Highway 30 was reported around 11:40am...
Paora Manuel
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Serious Crash Closes SH30 At Lake Rotoiti
State Highway 30 is closed at Lake Rotoiti, after a serious two-vehicle crash, that's blocked the road. Police said the crash happened...
Paora Manuel
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Police Officer Should Not Have Chased Motorcyclist Prior To Fatal Crash, Watchdog Finds
Police have accepted a Independent Police Conduct Authority report, over a fatal motorcycle crash in March, in Whakatane. A motorcyclist...
Paora Manuel
Dec 10, 20241 min read
Two Women In Court, Over Ricka'shae Keefe Haerewa Death
A sombre mood and high emotions at the Whakatāne District Court, as the women charged over the death of 8-year-old Ricka'shae Keefe...
Paora Manuel
Dec 9, 20241 min read
More Charges Filed Over 8-Year-Old Boy's Death
A 25-year-old woman has had their assault charge upgraded, over the death of an 8-year-old on November 15th. The woman is now charged...
Paora Manuel
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Local Nurses Strike Amid Stalled Talks Between Union, Health NZ
Whakatāne Hospital nurses, midwives and healthcare nurses on strike at The Hub. Photo: Paora Manuel More than 60 Whakatāne hospital...
Paora Manuel
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Officials Concerned Over Whakatāne Boat Harbour Project Delays, Rising Costs
Officials are worried about Whakatāne Boat Harbour Costs. Artists Impression/Supplied. Officials anticipate increased costs to remediate...
Paora Manuel
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Plea For Information After Fatal Crash Near Opotiki
Police are appealing for information following a fatal three-vehicle crash just outside Opotiki, last weekend. Emergency services...
Paora Manuel
Nov 25, 20241 min read
Three Men Arrested After Aggravated Burglary
Three men have been arrested, after an aggravated burglary last Friday, in Kaipara north of Auckland. Police allege the trio ransacked...
Chloe Moore
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Local Firefighter Taking Part In Skytower Challenge To Raise Funds For Leukaemia And Blood Cancer Patients
From left; Kayla Butler, Jessica Burke, Josh Hansen, Ryan Pryde and Nikki Butler Local firefighter, Jessica Burke will be competing in...
Paora Manuel
Nov 1, 20242 min read
High Court Appeal Hearing Concludes For White Island Owners
Image: GNS Science The Auckland High Court has finished its hearing over the Whakaari White Island owners appeal of its 2019 eruption...
Paora Manuel
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Whakaari/White Island Owners' Lawyer Argues Tour Operator, Not Landowners, Responsible for Health and Safety
22 people died after the December 2019 eruption. Photo: GNS Science A lawyer for the Whakaari/White Island owners has told the High Court...
Paora Manuel
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Bay of Plenty Steamers Ready For NPC Final
One small step for the Bay of Plenty Steamers, one final leap toward their first NPC title in 48 years, as the blue and gold play...
Paora Manuel
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Dozens of Arrests Amid Police Crackdwon Into Ōpōtiki Gang Activity
Police have made dozens of arrests, as part of an operation into the Barbarian chapter of the Mongrel Mob in Ōpōtiki. Detective...
Paora Manuel
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Tāneatua House Fire Linked To Ruatoki Gang-Related Shooting, Police Say
Eastern Bay Police believe Saturday night's house fire in Tāneatua and an earlier Ruatoki shooting are linked. Officers were called to...