Whitianga

NEWS 6:59PM
Event to show Japan we care goes well WHITIANGA — Join Hands For Japan an event made on Facebook over a year ago has had its second event today and it went well. By Youth Taranaki
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TRAFFIC 5:36PM
Serious Crash WHITIANGA — By New Zealand Police
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 5:21PM
Police and family praise pair's efforts after missing Whitianga woman found safe and well WHITIANGA — Whitianga Police and the family of a missing elderly woman are crediting the selfless efforts of a neighbour and strong local community spirit for the locating and rescue of the woman this morning.
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 5:34PM
Police concerns grow as missing Whitianga resident remains unaccounted for after 3 days WHITIANGA — Whitianga Police working to locate a woman missing for three days say they are becoming more concerned for her safety as time goes on and are appealing for sightings of her, or her vehicle from the public.
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EARTHQUAKES 3:09PM
Strong interest in tsunami strategy WHITIANGA — Hundreds of people attended two open days in Whitianga over Queen’s birthday weekend to discuss plans for a new Eastern Coromandel Tsunami Strategy being developed by Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and Waikato Regional Council.
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TRAFFIC 8:57AM
Surface Flooding - Whitianga/Thames-Coromandel WHITIANGA — Reports of surface flooding on SH25 between Wade Road and the 309 road Whitianga is causing concern.
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EARTHQUAKES 12:58PM
Mercury Bay Community Board to be briefed on Tsunami Strategy WHITIANGA — The Mercury Bay Community Board will next Tuesday 22 March receive a briefing on plans for a new Eastern Coromandel Tsunami Strategy, which will initially focus on responding to the risks posed to Whitianga.
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POWERBOAT RACING 8:12AM
NZ Offshore Battle Continues in Whitianga WHITIANGA — Round Five of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboats takes place on Saturday 12th March at Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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ENVIRONMENT 11:56AM
Coasting in Whitianga: The New Zealand Coastal Society conference WHITIANGA — Over 120 coastal planners, scientists, engineers and others gathered for a three-day conference in Whitianga this past week (17-19 November) to discuss all things coastal.
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COUNCIL 10:10AM
TCDC acting to protect public safety by seeking court order against Wilderland Trust WHITIANGA — Fire Service advice is that some buildings are dangerous Thames-Coromandel District Council has lodged court proceedings against the Wilderland Trust following advice from the New Zealand Fire Service that some buildings at 155 Comers Road, Whitianga, are dangerous due to fire hazards and/or the occupancy of the buildings.
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SPORT 4:42PM
Mercury Bay sports complex gets final signoff WHITIANGA —   First fields expected to be ready for daylight play next winter.
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DEATHS 7:51AM
Man dead after logging accident WHITIANGA — A 50 year old Rotorua male was fatally injured this morning in a logging accident in the Whenuakite area near Whitianga.
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FOOD 8:11AM
Official Beer of the Whitianga Scallop Festival WHITIANGA — Monteith’s is delighted to announce it is the Official Beer of the 2010 Whitianga Scallop Festival.
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FOOD 8:14AM
Indulge Yourself – The 2010 Whitianga Scallop Festival WHITIANGA — With the big day fast approaching, entertainment is the topic of discussion in Whitianga.
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MOTORSPORT 8:09AM
Whitianga Festival of Speed a Roaring Success WHITIANGA — Whitianga turned on a fantastic weekend for the Festival of Speed as the town roared into life with spectacular displays of powerboats, cars, planes, offroad vehicles, bikes and, believe it or not lawnmowers! The town resounded with the sound of roaring engines, throbbing V8s and the smell of high octane fuel.
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POWERBOAT RACING 9:04AM
Offshore Powerboats Set to Rampage at the Whitianga Festival of Speed WHITIANGA — Fast and furious racing can be expected again from the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboats as they compete in the scenic but challenging waters of Mercury Bay during the 2010 Whitianga Festival of Speed.
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MOTORSPORT 7:38AM
Multiple champion McCall stages a comeback at Whitianga Festival of Speed WHITIANGA — As entries closed for this weekend's opening round of the 2010 Asset Finance New Zealand Offroad Racing National Championship a two-car team has upset the odds for event class and outright winners.
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MOTORSPORT 9:45AM
National championship kicks off at Whitianga Festival of Speed WHITIANGA — New engines, new cars and new attitudes are turning the first round of the offroad racing national championship into a lottery.
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CRIME 8:01AM
Scallop festival arrests over weekend WHITIANGA — A positive event for the community in need of some minor tweaking is how Eastern Waikato Police assess the annual Scallop Festival held in Whitianga over the weekend.
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FLOODING 8:16PM
Surface flooding in Waikato District, 6:00pm WHITIANGA — Currently there is surface flooding on State Highway 25 near Wade Road, WHITIANGA.
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POWERBOAT RACING 9:26AM
Offshore powerboat championship standings after Whitianga WHITIANGA — The tough conditions for competitors in the Rayglass NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship in Whitianga over the weekend are reflected in the tightly-fought championship leader-board.
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POWERBOAT RACING 11:45PM
Tough conditions challenge offshore powerboats in Whitianga WHITIANGA — One of the biggest-ever crowds enjoyed fantastic on-water action from watching the Rayglass NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship competitors on the first day of Whitiangas Festival of Speed.
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