Tararua District news in brief: youths charged, Eketāhuna fire, Pahīatua crash

Several windows were smashed after rocks were thrown at St Cuthbert's Church in Eketāhuna. The rocks can be clearly seen in the pews.

Two young people have been referred to Youth Aid services following a vandalism incident on Church St, Eketāhuna.

Several windows were broken at St Cuthbert’s church in Eketāhuna last month, leaving members of the community upset.

Police Sergeant Bradley Hall said the young people would be held accountable for their actions.

“Behaviour like this has no place in our community.

“We thank the community for their assistance in providing relevant information and helping us resolve this matter swiftly.”

No one else is being sought in relation to the incident.

Police also remind members of the public that if they saw illegal or suspicious behaviour to phone 111 if it was happening now or report via 105 after the fact.

House fire

A fire investigator is looking into what caused a fire in a house near Eketāhuna.

A spokesperson from Fire and Emergency NZ said crews were alerted to the fire around 5.50pm last Saturday.

Four trucks responded, and the first crew arrived to find the house well involved.

The fire was put out around 7pm.

Vehicle accident

One person had minor injuries following a crash near Pahīatua on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Makomako Rd and Inglis Rd at 2pm.

Police say the crash appeared to have involved two vehicles.

Trailer theft

The calf milk trailer was taken from a property near Kumeroa on or around June 28.

A Bluff Rd resident is seeking information after a calf milk trailer was taken from their property late last month.

The trailer has a 1500-litre tank and an electric hand pump and is only about a year old.