Police can now name the man who died following an incident at an address in Opunake last week.He was Xenan Daniel Ratahi, 25-years-old, of Opunake.Police were called to a private address in Opunake on 4 November after reports of an altercation.Mr Ratahi later died in hospital.The homicide investigation into Mr Ratahi's death is ongoing.Further updates... Continue Reading →
“Taranaki: Homicide investigation launched following death”
Taranaki Police have commenced a homicide investigation following the death of an Opunake man last night.Police had previously been called to a private property in Opunake at about 4.20am on Wednesday 4 November after reports of an altercation between two men who were known to each other. Advertisment One of the men, aged 25, was... Continue Reading →
Small South Taranaki towns have possible revamp ahead
This month the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is taking a roadshow around the district to find out what residents would like to see happen in some of the smaller town centres. South Taranaki Mayor Ross Dunlop says the aim of the master planning exercise is to develop a suite of actions for each town’s... Continue Reading →
You’ll never find a mayor with more “skin in the game” – Craig Balis
Opunake born business owner Craig Baylis sat down with Bryan Vickery recently to discuss his bid for the South Taranaki mayoralty role. Baylis, a former car sales manager and his wife Jo packed up their family and moved to the District from Auckland to try their luck at the 2019 body elections. The duo believe... Continue Reading →