New ZealandTractor accident victim mournedThe family of an Opotiki man who died while repairing a tractor are devastated at the loss of the well-loved and respected community member.24 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandMan dies in tractor accidentA 70-year-old man has died after he was caught in a tractor and suffered fatal injuries on the grounds of Opotiki College.23 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandFisherman swept to his death namedA fisherman who died after being swept down the Motu River has been identified as 41-year-old Benjamin Robert Tekira from Waimana, near Whakatane.08 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandFamily find body of man taken by riverThe body of a 41-year-old man was found last night after he was swept away while trying to cross an East Coast river earlier in the day.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFisherman found deadThe body of a man has been found, hours after he was swept away at the Motu rivermouth near Whakatane today.07 Jan 08:35 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash near Opotiki namedThe motorcyclist killed in a fatal head-on-crash crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning has been identified as a 21-year-old farmer.30 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandWorkers forced to flee as hillside comes downWorkers had to literally run for it when the side of a hill came crashing down on to State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge on Saturday afternoon.05 Mar 01:22 AM
TravelOpotiki: An Aladdin's Cave of country Kiwi treasuresA small-town grocery store is a treasure trove of New Zealand history, where century-old shelves hold bygone brands and insights into late-1800s living, writes Jim Eagles.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDesperate bid to rescue buried teenThe foster father of a teenager killed in yesterday's Ohope landslip tried desperately to save him.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Balloon man' taking fame in his stride'Human balloon' has worldwide celebrity status but is a hard man to get hold of. When he made a trip into town yesterday, Mr McCormack met a barrage of...26 May 05:30 PM
