Appeal for information following assault
Police are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an assault on State Highway 59, Wednesday 3 July.
An investigation was launched after Police received a report of sexual assault which occurred early afternoon Wednesday. Enquiries remain ongoing to determine what occurred and locate the offender.
Police are providing support to the victim who has been referred to a support agency.
If you have any footage recorded along SH59 between Paremata and Whitford Brown Avenue from 12pm to 12:30pm, Wednesday 3rd July please contact Police.
Police would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen a silver or grey vehicle parked on that section of the highway during that time.
You can report information over the phone on 105 or online via www.police.govt.nz...
Alternatively you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please reference file number: 240703/6359
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Plant Sale 7/12/25 10am until 3.30pm
Carolyn Campbell Garden Design.
For an affordable collection of locally grown rare and unusual perennial flower plants please come along to our final plant sale for the year at
34 St Johns Tce Tawa, tomorrow.
For a full list of plants please see FB Carolyn Campbell Garden Design.
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