Kawerau homicide: Victim named as Lorraine Hoete
Hoete was found dead in a bedroom with traumatic injuries to her head and face, Coroner Bruce Hesketh…
Kawerau death: Police seek sightings of people and vehicles near Valley Rd
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in or around Valley Rd, Kawerau, or anybody who…
Foodstuffs split: Kawerau New World owner warns it would affect business – The Front Page
“So for the most part, 3.6c out of every dollar isn’t the hugest amount. It’s going to be…
Kawerau Lotto ticket wins in Wednesday’s First Division draw
Seven players won $29,673 each with Lotto Second Division, including one player from Tairua. Meanwhile, Lotto NZ announced…
Mongrel Mob patches and drugs seized in Kawerau police operation, six arrested
A 29-year-old is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court on September 18 facing charges including prohibited…
Gang associate to spend less than four days in prison after resisting confiscation of Kawerau house
He was later sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison after being convicted of serious methamphetamine…
MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty west of Kawerau
Marshall said today was looking to be “quite humid”, with warmer minimum temperatures. “For example, in Whakatāne, their…
Kawerau farewells former mayor Malcolm Campbell, ‘one of the greats’
“Many of Malcolm’s colleagues remember his fighting spirit. Wherever he went, he’d go in to bat for Kawerau,…
Police name two boys killed after Kawerau riverbank collapse
Despite the efforts, the boys were found dead. Inspector Phil Gillbanks had said police and Fire and Emergency…
Kawerau river tragedy: Dead boys named as Paul Lloyd, 10, and Luti Maui Mafi, 11
Liam Wade03-1757-0128908-08 Paul was remembered in a Facebook post as a “treasured and beloved” son, brother, nephew, cousin…
Kawerau District Council tackles geothermal bore issues, calls for community input
“If people have specific details or further technical suggestions, please provide them, and we will review them promptly.”…
Bay of Plenty weather in 2025: Kawerau tops temperatures
It was the town’s highest maximum temperature since records began in 1954. Record heat, rising sea temperatures and…