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A 38-year old Bay of Plenty police officer has admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court following an incident in Edgecumbe earlier thi
He has been disqualified from driving for six months and made to pay reparations.
As stated by Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor: A 38-year old Bay of Plenty Police officer yesterday admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court following an incident in Edgecumbe earlier this month. The charges follow a single-vehicle crash involving a Police vehicle at the corner of Otakiri Road and Main Street, Edgecumbe, at 8:30pm on 6 April. The officer pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving, and one count of driving with excess breath alcohol. He was convicted and sentenced to six months’ disqualification, a $1000 fine and $2013 ...
Prince Philip - Credit: Taxi Charity Messages are being shared in Sussex to honour the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 2021 aged 99. In a statement released by Mrs Susan Pyper, HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, she expressed her sadness and sincere condolences both to The Queen and the people of West Sussex. The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper - Credit: Susan Pyper 'Prince Philip’s contribution to this country and the monarchy has been immense,' she said. 'The Queen has described him as "her rock". He has been a constant and trusted...
A SECOND World War veteran received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine today at the age of 101. Major Ted Hunt turned 100 on March 23 last year, the day the country was plunged into lockdown - and celebrations had to be put on hold. Now 101, and after more than a year of shielding, the centenarian is still hoping for a party and to be able to travel once again. Major Ted has urged people to take the Covid-19 vaccine when they are offered it, describing any hesitancy as "the same as deciding not to look both ways before you cross the road”.