Police remind drivers to drive safely following operation
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police wish to remind drivers to drive safely following a traffic operation that took place in the Whakatane area on Monday 19 November.
Police undertook the safe-driving campaign on State Highway 30, Whakatane targeting the two roundabouts on SH30 intersecting with Keepa Road and Gateway Drive, Whakatane. In total twenty-six infringement notices were issued for a number of offences including; cellphone use, failing to give way at a roundabout, failing to stay within one’s own lane and not using seatbelts. Read more
Police's message to all road users is clear: Don’t drive distracted, stay within your own lane, buckle up, watch your speed, and never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.4% Yes
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33.9% Maybe?
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25.7% No
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