South Taranaki Digest

25/08/2024

"Man charged with murder in relation to Pātea death"

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to a death in Pātea on Saturday 24 August.

Police were called to a family harm incident at a Dorset Street address at around 8.55am and located a 60-year-old man with critical injuries.

Tragically he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

The 34-year-old man arrested at the scene has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in New Plymouth District Court on Monday 26 August.

A scene examination at the Dorset Street property is ongoing and is expected to conclude tomorrow.

Police would like to hear from anyone who has information relevant to the investigation who has not yet spoken to us.

If you can help, please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 240825/6995.

24/08/2024

Due to electrical power usage going up for the next few months, Manawa Energy will be using the Pātea Dam to generate more power.

This may drop the water levels of Lake Rotorangi and the boat ramps at Pātea Dam, Glen Nui and Tangahoe Valley may be affected.

Check Manawa Energy's website before you head out with your boat to see whether these sites will be open: https://www.manawaenergy.co.nz/

Due to electrical power usage going up for the next few months, Manawa Energy will be using the Pātea Dam to generate more power.

This may drop the water levels of Lake Rotorangi and the boat ramps at Pātea Dam, Glen Nui and Tangahoe Valley may be affected.

Check Manawa Energy's website before you head out with your boat to see whether these sites will be open: https://www.manawaenergy.co.nz/patea-power-scheme

24/08/2024

"Homicide investigation, Pātea"

Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Debra Gower

Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a man at a property in Pātea this morning.

Police were called to a family harm incident at the Dorset Street address about 8.55am and located the victim with critical injuries.

Despite efforts of emergency services, he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the property and charges are being considered.

Cordons are in place and a scene examination will be carried out over the coming days.

We do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and we are providing them with support at this tragic time.

The investigation is in its early stages, but the public can expect to see an increased Police presence in Pātea while these enquiries continue.

19/08/2024

Voters did not have long enough to petition for a referendum in three districts where councils opted for Māori wards in 2020, the Government says.

Ruapehu, South Taranaki and Gisborne district councils will now be required under new legislation to hold referendums along with all other councils that introduced Māori wards without polling the community.

Minister Simeon Brown has rejected a call from Ruapehu, South Taranaki and Gisborne district councils to be exempt from new Māori ward legislation.

19/08/2024

A victim who was not expected to survive an attack on Hāwera’s main street sat silently in court on Monday as the man responsible for almost ending his life was sentenced.

19/08/2024

* Hato Hone St John will supply a minimum level of resources during their strike action *

St John will only have 70 percent of its usual number of ambulances on the road during peak periods of strike action by ambulance workers.

New Zealand Ambulance Association (NZAA) and First Union members will withdraw labour for four hours from the start of each of their shifts, commencing at 4am on Tuesday and concluding at 4am Wednesday. Then again at 4am on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.

New Zealand Ambulance Association and First Union members will withdraw labour for four hours from the start of each of their shifts.

10/08/2024

We’re big on supporting LOCAL here at South Taranaki Digest, so if you have a business and want us to help get the word out flick us a PM 🙌⭐️

Our friends at Tika Cafe and Catering are open this evening from 5.30pm at there restaurant on Nelson St in Hāwera for there buffet dinner service 🍽️ 🍲

If you’ve never tried them before, you’re missing out!! We’re huge fans of this place! They’re local, they serve delicious kai and a good range of dishes and desserts 🍨🧁🍽️
Their service is one of a kind too! Friendly wait staff that will look after you from when you arrive to when you leave🥰😊

It’s Sunday, so why not treat the whole family to a lovely roast meal with all the trimmings that you didn’t have to cook 😉 🙌
Book below or they take walk ins 🍽️💫

☎️ 06 280 0880
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.tikacatering.co.nz

03/08/2024

Multiple properties across Hawera experienced power outages this afternoon, with some awaiting reconnection. The cause is currently being investigated by Powerco with an expected restoration time of 9.45pm tonight.

03/08/2024

A former top New Zealand sportsman has been granted continued name suppression after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges of posting intimate visual recordings without consent.

03/08/2024

Taranaki Base Hospital’s new mental health facility is taking shape and has been given a name.

“It’s exciting to be able to announce that Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora has been gifted a Māori name Te Puna Wai Kātea for the new facility,” senior responsible officer for Project Maunga Rosemary Clements said.

Taranaki Base Hospital’s new mental health facility is taking shape and has been given a name.

03/08/2024

Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley was larger than life, had an infectious smile and warmth, and was the type of person who would stop whatever he was doing to offer a hug.

Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley was larger than life, had an infectious smile and warmth, and was the type of person who would stop whatever he was doing to offer you a hug.

03/08/2024

It will be a bitter sweet day for Taranaki dentist Wendy Pitman when she retires in September because although she needs to do so, she wonders who will care for her patients.

It will be a bittersweet day for Taranaki dentist Wendy Pitman when she retires because she wonders who will care for her patients.

03/08/2024

Father of two Callum Williamson is the kaiwhakahaere/general manager of Conductive Education Taranaki. For the next three months he will be writing about his experiences on paid parental leave.

Callum Williamson is taking paternity leave for the next three months and hoping to break down some of the traditional stereotypes around fatherhood.

03/08/2024

A young victim who was filmed without her knowledge engaging in group s*x with two Taranaki club rugby players has fled to Australia after the video was widely shared online.

22/07/2024

Stratford Z petrol station ram raided by unknown offenders early hours this morning

Police were called to the scene shortly after 2am.

14/07/2024

Local business Clean Co Taranaki is running a giveaway. Be sure to head over to their page and enter! Let's face it, everyone loves a free clean.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/imFo82Hs5hbbMsw7/?mibextid=oFDknk

We're running a giveaway!

To win a free kitchen clean, follow these instructions

1. Like this post and our page
2. Share this post
3. Tag a mate. Each separate tag is an entry.
Ensure this has been done on the original post to ensure validity.

Done!

Also!! Subscribe to our email list and go in the draw to win a $50 prezzy card. Go here: bit.ly/4cYOk9B

The winner will be contacted directly on 31 July 2024 at 7pm. Terms and Conditions apply.

28/06/2024

We’re doing one last push for our Tika Giveaway!🎉🎉

You could win 2 Adult tickets to the Puanga Kairau Event at Tika Restraunt Nelson St Hāwera this Friday!!!🎤💃🍽️

Just LIKE there page
https://www.facebook.com/Tikacafeandcatering?mibextid=LQQJ4d share this post and comment DONE & your in it to win it 🙌⭐️

You can purchase your tickets below 👇
https://www.tikacatering.co.nz/event-list

Drawn July 3rd🎉

Taranaki News & Current Events

25/06/2024

Still a chance to enter our comp🔥🤩

We're giving away 2 tickets to this!!!💃🕺

LIKE Tika Cafe and Catering Share there original post below and comment DONE on this one & your in it to win it!! ✨️✨️

We still have tickets available for our PUANGA KAIRAU at TIKA RESTAURANT Event!!✨️✨️

Click on the link below to get your tickets 🎟⬇️
https://www.tikacatering.co.nz/event-list

Once you've got that secured you can enter Tika's 1st Homai Te Pakipaki Karaoke 🎤 🎶
Just fill out the fom so you can be included in our lineup!⬇️⬇️✨️✨️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kf1US5Sr615HDI_2Ga5TjWjR50OJ0v4fw0qhxw_fqSU/edit?ts=66724a74

To say we're excited about this is an understatement! We can not wait!!🤩🔥
Get your tickets now before we full up!🎶🎟

It's all happening at Tika Restaurant Nelson St Hāwera 💃🕺

☎️ 06 278 0880
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.tikacatering.co.nz

21/06/2024

Morena 🌞

Do we have some good news to share with all our followers!!!

South Taranaki Digest have teamed up with Tika Cafe and Catering and we have not one but TWO ADULT tickets to giveaway to Tika's Puanga Kairau event on Friday July 5th!!
Adults $50 Kids U16 $25 U2s FREE

Huge range of Kai Maori PLUS you will be entertained!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI KI TIKA⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kai & Karaoke at Tika 💃🕺🎤

We are so excited for this one!!

Hangi, Boil up, Seafood Chowder, Raw Fish, Marinated Mussels, Rewana & Fry Bread, Steam Pudding w custard & MORE!! 🤤 🤤

All you need to do is LIKE there page, SHARE their original post (NOT THIS ONE) below 👇& comment done on this post and you are in the draw! (We will check)

https://facebook.com/events/s/puanga-kairau-at-tika-restaura/1114486756514663/

We're going to draw this on July 3rd so you will have time to enter there Homai te Pakipaki too🤩😍

You can get your tickets from the link below 👇
OR from there Restaurant on Nelson St in Hāwera
https://www.tikacatering.co.nz/event-list

Save the date!
Friday July 5th AND it's a family friendly event which means you can bring the kids too!!

Taranaki News & Current Events

19/06/2024

🚨🚨Water outage in Hāwera 💧🚿 🚨🚨

Some schools have asked if you can pick up your children, please get in touch with your child's school directly.

South Taranaki District Council will have updates on there FB page.

07/06/2024

The Electoral Commission has referred New Plymouth MP David MacLeod to the police over his failure to report $178,394 of candidate donations.

Go here: bit.ly/3Vhgd5F

The Electoral Commission has referred David MacLeod to the police over his failure to report over $170k of candidate donations.

29/05/2024

Will you be attending the Nationwide Activation tomorrow?

21/05/2024

Tawhiti School in Hāwera are proud to be hosting this Community Disco for Axton ❤️

Please show your support and let's all come together for a good cause.

There will be food available for sale and this is open to ALL kids 🙌🥰

TSB Hub upstairs this Friday
$5 entry 😊

12/05/2024

"Road Closed, SH 45, South Road, Hawera. - Central"

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash around 3.45pm.

Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

24/04/2024

Homicide Investigation Update: Police can now name the man who died on Monday night in Hāwera.

He was 26-year old Whatitiri Whakaruru from Hāwera.

We continue to support his family at this distressing time and offer them our sincere condolences.

A 46-year-old Hāwera man has been arrested in relation to the death.

Police and Forensic Scientists are continuing with the scene examination.

While we are not seeking anyone else in relation to his death we are seeking any information which can assist our investigation.

We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything on Gladstone Road on Monday night between the hours of 9:30pm and 11pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call 105, or make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz clicking “Update Report”.

Please reference the file number 240423/5202.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

22/04/2024

"Homicide investigation, Hāwera"

Taranaki Police are making enquiries following the death of a man who sustained serious injuries at a property on Gladstone Road last night.

Police were notified of a disorder-related job at the property at 10:17pm.

Police will remain at the scene conducting a scene examination and further enquires.

A post-mortem examination will be completed in the next few days.

Condolences to all involved.

12/04/2024

🌊 Metservice have extended the Wave Warning from Waitara to Opunake.

Valid from 0900 Saturday 13 April through to 2300 Saturday 13 April.

Expect Southwest combined waves to reach up to 5.5m this morning and easing later this evening.

Be safe out there.

12/04/2024

Lynda Matthews has been a jazz fan for more than 30 years and wants to ensure Taranaki’s 27-year-old jazz club carries on for another three decades.

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Lynda Matthews has been a jazz fan for more than 30 years and wants to ensure Taranaki’s 27-year-old jazz club carries on for another three decades.

12/04/2024

A truck carrying 300 litres of bitumen crashed near the Mōhakatino Estuary in north Taranaki on Thursday.

The spill from a road repair vehicle’s tank entered a stream close to Mōkau and it triggered a response from the Taranaki Regional Council.

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The bitumen had solidified and settled in a stream close to Mōkau after a truck crash.

12/04/2024

Numerous flights have been cancelled and delayed on what had been predicted to be one of the busiest days of the school holidays for air travel as wild weather makes its way across the North Island.

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More than 60 services have been cancelled as storms batter NZ, and flyers are asked to be patient with rebooking.