Whakatāne rates drop to seventh highest as mayor slams ‘shonky’ report
The local council with the lowest average residential rates was Ōtorohanga district at $2554. This is the first…
Whakatāne chartered accountant Jason Lougher’s conflict of interest involving sale of gym
Now Lougher, who owns Whakatāne accountancy firm Calc, has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs and…
Whakatāne: Woman allegedly steals camper with man and cat still inside
Gillbanks said the police calltaker stayed on the line with the man, keeping him calm and using his…
Whakatāne icon Gibbos on the Wharf demolished as business goes mobile
He said he had contacted several councillors and staff members with an offer to purchase the building for…
Whakatāne urupā housing fight: Trustees vow to keep challenging ruling
Environment judges Jeff Smith and David Cauldwell have released their judgment from a hearing held in Whakatāne on…
Police appeal for footage after Whakatāne shopping centre brawl
“This sort of public-place violence is unacceptable, and police will not tolerate it – and nor should the…
Cyclone Vaianu: Why Whakatāne District Council moved early to evacuate residents
Around 270 properties in Ōhope and Thornton were cleared as officials warned of coastal inundation, storm surges and…
Whakatāne dog rules review: No two-dog limit, new beach controls
Responses at the February briefing were mixed, with some councillors voicing concerns about unfairly penalising those who kept…
Whakatāne dog rules review: No two-dog limit, new beach controls
Responses at the February briefing were mixed, with some councillors voicing concerns about unfairly penalising those who kept…
Whakatāne weather mystery as freak ‘tornado’ damages fences and roofs
Others living in different parts of these streets said they heard nothing. No injuries have been reported. Bracken…
Man charged after footage allegedly shows puppies being thrown into Whakatāne River
Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon said a 19-year-old man had been charged with cruelty to animals, while a 17-year-old…
Whakatāne council proposes new cremation, boat ramp, dog and roading charges
It aims to better reflect the cost of providing the services, which would otherwise be funded by ratepayers,…