Whakatane

SEARCH AND RESCUE 7:56PM
Search underway for missing fisherman WHAKATANE — A search is underway for a fisherman who was swept away as it appears he attempted to cross the Motu river mouth near Whakatane The 25-year-old local man was fishing with a group of friends who are all safe. By New Zealand Police
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MOUNTAIN RUNNING 12:59PM
Sun scorched mountain fever takes over Kawerau WHAKATANE — The Kawerau Mountain Races did not disappoint on a sun soaked day in the heart of the Bay of Plenty. By Kawerau Mountain Race
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CRIME 1:29PM
Routine vehicle stop leads to recovery of stolen property WHAKATANE — On Saturday, 20 October 2012, Whakatäne staff recovered stolen property from a burglary during a routine vehicle stop. By New Zealand Police
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CRIME 12:52PM
Escaped prisoner arrested WHAKATANE — A man who escaped from custody in Whakatane has been arrested this morning in New Plymouth. By New Zealand Police
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CRIME 1:28PM
Police hunt for escaped prisoner WHAKATANE — Police are asking for public assistance to locate an offender who escaped from court this afternoon after being sentenced to a short prison term. By New Zealand Police
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DEATHS 3:47PM
Two killed in road crash WHAKATANE — At about 6.30am this morning there was a two car vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Nukuhou, between Whakatane and Opotiki.
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WASTE 5:49PM
Whakatane dairy farm effluent sentencings WHAKATANE — A body corporate and two individuals were today sentenced in the Whakatāne District Court for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent after separate prosecutions brought against them by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
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ENVIRONMENT 9:09AM
Community works together on the Kopeopeo Canal clean up WHAKATANE — Bay of Plenty Regional Council has begun working with the community on a project to safely remove contaminated sediment from the Kopeopeo Canal in Whakatāne.
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ENVIRONMENT 4:04PM
Kopeopeo Canal community works together WHAKATANE — Bay of Plenty Regional Council has begun working with the community on a project to safely remove contaminated sediment from the Kopeopeo Canal in Whakatāne.
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COURT 5:18PM
Truck driver charged over Ruatoki school bus crash - Sept 2011 WHAKATANE — Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have charged a 42 year old Eastern Bay of Plenty man with Dangerous Driving Causing Injury to 16 students following the school bus crash at Ruatoki last September.
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ENVIRONMENT 3:46PM
System failings lead to dairy effluent prosecution WHAKATANE — An eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farm and its farm manager Paul Atkinson, 59, of White Pine Bush Road, Whakatane, were today fined more than $50,000 for allowing effluent to discharge onto land where it may enter water.
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POLICE 2:10PM
New facility will boost care for child victims WHAKATANE — A new shared facility between Police and Child, Youth and Family in Whakatane will ensure that child victims in the area receive the best care and protection, Police Minister Judith Collins said.
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COMMUNITY 12:05PM
CYF and Police co-location means better outcomes for victims WHAKATANE — The co-location of Child Youth and Family and the Eastern Bay of Plenty Police Child Protection Team and Family Violence unit will help ensure the best possible outcomes for the victims of serious child abuse and their families in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
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NEWS 3:18PM
Slow down for safety in Whakatâne Harbour WHAKATANE — Despite the recent focus on maritime safety in the Bay of Plenty, some people continue to ignore safety laws.
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POLICE 12:54AM
Aircraft crash WHAKATANE — At approximately 10.20am Police and Emergency services have responded to the scene of a crash involving a small aircraft.
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AVIATION 1:00PM
Air crash near Whakatane WHAKATANE — At approximately 10.20am Police and Emergency services have responded to the scene of a crash involving a small aircraft.
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DEATHS 6:54PM
Former Councillor remembered WHAKATANE — Colin Hammond, long-term Bay of Plenty resident and community representative passed away in Whakatāne last night.
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HEALTH 4:54PM
New dialysis unit for Whakatane WHAKATANE — Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a new dialysis unit at Whakatane Hospital giving patients better access to this life sustaining treatment closer to home.
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TRAFFIC 9:04AM
Vital link road to be improved WHAKATANE — An important road link to the East Coast will soon be the focus of improvements to limit the impact storms and floods have on it.
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CRIME 2:17PM
Arrests made in Turf Bar robbery WHAKATANE — Whakatäne Police have arrested and charged three men with the aggravated robbery of the Kopeopeo Turf Bar on the night of Monday 25 July, 2011.
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CRIME 8:18PM
Warrants to arrest issued in Whakatane bar robbery WHAKATANE — Bay of Plenty Police investigating Monday night's aggravated robbery of a Whakatane bar have identified two men they are seeking in connection with the incident.
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CRIME 3:14PM
Bay of Plenty Police seeking robbery offenders' identities WHAKATANE — Bay of Plenty Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating two men believed responsible for an aggravated robbery of a Whakatane bar overnight.
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