Radio 1XX News

13/10/2025

MAN DUE IN COURT AFTER BLOWING AROUND THREE TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT IN GALATEA/MURUPARA AREA.

A 69-year-old man is due in the Rotorua District Court on Thursday, charged with driving with excess breath alcohol for the third or subsequent time.

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13/10/2025

KIDS AND COPS TAKE PART IN YOUTH EVENT

800 to 900 people attended the Whakatāne Blue Light Activation Day at Whakatāne High School.

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12/10/2025

2025 ELECTIONS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT COUNCIL.

Preliminary results in the Whakatāne District Council election show a different outcome from progress results, with three-term councillor and former Green MP Nándor Tánczos now the Mayor Elect.

There is one further change based on these results. Heemi Brown is now elected to the Rangitāiki Community Board.

Preliminary results are votes received up to midday yesterday when voting closed. These do not include special votes.

These results could change. A final declaration of results will be available by Friday, 17 October 2025.

Preliminary results are as follows:

Whakatāne District Mayor Elect

• Nándor Tánczos

Whakatāne District Councillors Elect

Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward (4 vacancies)

• Malcolm Whitaker
• Carolyn Louise Hamill
• Julie Claire Jukes
• Lesley Nerida Immink

Te Urewera General Ward (1 vacancy)

• Andrew Iles (elected unopposed)

Rangitāiki General Ward (2 vacancies)

• Gavin Dennis (elected unopposed)
• Wilson James (elected unopposed)

Rangitāiki Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Tu O'Brien

Kāpū-te-rangi Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Toni Boynton

Toi ki Uta Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Jesse Wayne Morgan-Ranui

Community Boards

Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board (6 vacancies)

• Sue Whale
• Christopher Howard
• Douglas McLean
• Linda Bonne
• Rosemary Jan Sloman
• Sasha Victoria Cessford

Tāneatua Community Board (6 vacancies)

As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, the following candidates have been duly declared elected members of the Tāneatua Community Board:

• Vinnop Xaviour
• Talei Bryant
• Shane Page

A by-election for the remaining three vacancies will be held on 3 March 2026.

Rangitāiki Community Board (6 vacancies)

• Storm Hale
• Bill Clark
• Stu McHardy
• Stephanie Bonner
• Bruce Evans
• Heemi Brown

Murupara Community Board

Murupara Subdivision (3 vacancies) The following candidates have been duly declared elected members of the Murupara Community Board (Murupara Subdivision):

• Weku Kereopa
• Irma Prentice
• Karito Paul

Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision (2 vacancies)

• Alison Silcock (elected unopposed)

If Jesse Wayne Morgan-Ranui is confirmed successful in the Toi ki Uta Māori Ward there will be a by-election for the Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision in March 2026.

Te Urewera Subdivision (1 vacancy)

• Mere Kuia Honeycombe

Māori Wards Poll

• Keep: 7306
• Remove: 4804

What happens next:

By Friday, 17 October: Final results declared, including all special votes.

11/10/2025

2025 ELECTIONS: PROGRESS RESULTS FROM ŌPŌTIKI DISTRICT COUNCIL.

11/10/2025

2025 ELECTIONS: PROGRESS RESULTS FROM KAWERAU DISTRICT COUNCIL.

11/10/2025

2025 ELECTIONS: UPDATE FROM WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT COUNCIL.

Candidates stood and voters answered - progress election results show a new-look Council taking shape for the Whakatāne District.

Votes also show that Māori Wards are here to stay.

All candidates have been notified of the progress results in the elections for Mayor, Councillor and Community Board representative roles.

The progress results include all votes received up to midday on Friday, 10 October 2025. Those received up to midday today when voting closed are yet to be counted, along with special votes.

These results could change. Preliminary results will be issued tomorrow (Sunday, 12 October) and will include all votes collected today (Saturday, 11 October).

A final declaration of results will be available by Friday, 17 October 2025.

Progress results are as follows:

Whakatāne District Mayor Elect

• Victor Luca

Whakatāne District Councillors Elect

Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward (4 vacancies)

• Malcolm Whitaker
• Carolyn Louise Hamill
• Julie Claire Jukes
• Lesley Nerida Immink

Te Urewera General Ward (1 vacancy)

• Andrew Iles (elected unopposed)

Rangitāiki General Ward (2 vacancies)

• Gavin Dennis (elected unopposed)
• Wilson James (elected unopposed)

Rangitāiki Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Tu O'Brien

Kāpū-te-rangi Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Toni Boynton

Toi ki Uta Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

• Jesse Wayne Morgan-Ranui

Community Boards

Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board (6 vacancies)

• Sue Whale
• Christopher Howard
• Douglas McLean
• Linda Bonne
• Rosemary Jan Sloman
• Sasha Victoria Cessford

Tāneatua Community Board (6 vacancies)

As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, the following candidates have been duly declared elected members of the Tāneatua Community Board:

• Vinnop Xaviour
• Talei Bryant
• Shane Page

A by-election for the remaining three vacancies will be held on 3 March 2026.

Rangitāiki Community Board (6 vacancies)

• Storm Hale
• Bill Clark
• Stu McHardy
• Stephanie Bonner
• Bruce Evans
• Peter Flowerday

Murupara Community Board

Murupara Subdivision (3 vacancies) The following candidates have been duly declared elected members of the Murupara Community Board (Murupara Subdivision):

• Weku Kereopa
• Irma Prentice
• Karito Paul

Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision (2 vacancies)

• Alison Silcock (elected unopposed)

If Jesse Wayne Morgan-Ranui is confirmed successful in the Toi ki Uta Māori Ward there will be a by-election for the Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision in March 2026.

Te Urewera Subdivision (1 vacancy)

• Mere Kuia Honeycombe

Māori Wards Poll

• Keep: 5569
• Remove: 3707

What happens next:

Tomorrow (Sunday, 12 October): Preliminary results will be announced. These include all votes received up to midday Saturday.
By Friday, 17 October: Final results declared, including all special votes.

10/10/2025

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CONCRETE TRUCK

Whakatāne traffic was backed up this morning after a woman was struck by a concrete truck.

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08/10/2025

In a crisis, information spreads fast - but not all of it is right. Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is reminding locals this Cyber Smart Week to pause before sharing posts online. A dramatic headline or vague warning could be misleading, and even well-meaning shares can cause confusion.
Their advice is simple: check the source before you share.

Radio 1XX is proud to be the local Civil Defence Radio Station, working directly with Civil Defence to bring accurate, real-time updates to the Eastern Bay. When social media is full of rumours - or when the internet’s down, you can count on 1XX to keep you connected and informed.

In an emergency, social media can be a great way to stay informed and check in with friends and family. Unfortunately, it can also be a place for rumours, misinformation or misleading advice to spread.

Especially during emergencies, when emotions are likely heightened, it’s important to make sure the information we’re reading and/ or sharing is accurate, as it could be life-saving.

This week is Cyber Smart Week, so we thought we’d share some top tips on how to spot misinformation. If something sounds too dramatic or vague, it might not be true. There’s a chance the content has been created in order to trigger a reaction.

Double check that the post is current and looks for a blue verification tick. You can also cross-check with other official sources, (like us!) to ensure the information is accurate.

Misinformation often plays on fear or urgency, and even well-meaning shares can cause harm. Take a moment to verify information before acting on or sharing it.

07/10/2025

POLICE URGE RURAL RESIDENTS TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR.

It follows a spike in rural burglaries, particularly around the Plains, with thieves targeting large items such as ATV's and trailers.

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05/10/2025

CLEAN UP UNDERWAY FOLLOWING AWAKERI TORNADO.

MetService Meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says while tornadoes are more common in western parts of the country, other regions are certainly no strangers to them either.

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05/10/2025

TORNADO IN AWAKERI.

We've received multiple reports of a tornado in Awakeri this afternoon.

A source tells 1XX News that roofs have been lifted off houses between the SH2 turnoff and Te Rahu Road.

Emergency services are said to be at the scene.

05/10/2025

Reports are coming in of a tornado hitting the Awakeri and Edgecumbe area. An eyewitness driving along the Awakeri Straight told Radio 1XX News: “Houses between the Highway 2 turnoff in Awakeri and Te Rahu Road have been damaged, with a few roofs blown off. Multiple police and fire engines are on site, but traffic management isn’t fully in place yet.”

Please avoid the area if possible and follow instructions from emergency services. We’ll provide updates as more information comes through.