

Woman Allegedly Points Air Gun At Person During Whakatane Petrol Station Altercation
By Paora Manuel. Police allege the woman pointed an air gun at another person during a petrol station altercation. File photo A...

Radio 1XX
Feb 111 min read


Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival Hits Record Crowds!
By Holly Grundy Photo: Manaia Sorensen This year's Lantern Festival in Ōpōtiki was the biggest in the event's 12-year history, with over...

Holly Grundy
Feb 52 min read


Two Women Deny Charges Related To Rickah'shae Keefe-Haerewa Death
Two women accused of killing 8-year-old Te Teko boy Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa have pleaded not guilty to all charges at the Rotorua High...

Radio 1XX
Feb 51 min read


Two People Arrested Over Opotiki Homicide
Police have arrested two people after a Saturday morning brawl in Ōpōtiki's Church Street, that left one man dead. A 31-year-old Mongrel...

Radio 1XX
Feb 41 min read


Whakatāne Airport Welcomes New Airline Service
By Holly Grundy. Whakat ā ne Mayor, Victor Luca and SunAir Owner, Dan Power at the Official ribbon cutting. Photo: Paora Manuel A...

Holly Grundy
Feb 42 min read


One Person Dead After Car Crashes, Rolls Into Pukehina Creek
A motorist has died after their vehicle plunged into a creek in Pukehina early this morning. Emergency services were called to Pukehina...

Radio 1XX
Feb 31 min read


Woman Arrested As Opotiki Police Seize Drugs, Firearms
Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman after a search warrant at an Ōpōtiki address on Thursday. Officers seized a .22 calibre pistol,...

Radio 1XX
Jan 311 min read


Health Officials Front Over Whakatane Hospital Maternity Service Downgrades
Health officials front over Whakatane Hospital's maternity service downgrades, community march to be held later this month.

Radio 1XX
Jan 312 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 30, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 29, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 28, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 19, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 18, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 17, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 16, 20241 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 11, 20242 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 10, 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 9, 20241 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 3, 20242 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...

Radio 1XX
Dec 2, 20244 min read

