New ZealandGuards remain at collegeSecurity guards remained stationed outside Opotiki College yesterday while its principal remained silent on sexual allegations involving his students.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual violence in schools a 'countrywide issue'An anti-sexual violence campaigner says every high school in New Zealand sees sexual violence, whether school management is aware of it or not.02 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandSchool sex claims: Mayor 'not told'Opotiki mayor John Forbes says he is irked he was not informed about sexual allegations involving students by police.01 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandFamily mourns caring mumClinette Riggs - the accomplished horse rider who died in a hunting accident - has been remembered by her heartbroken family as a caring mother who lived life to the full.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHit-and-run victim farewelledPeople mourning the loss of 14-year-old Rangimaria White, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Opotiki at the weekend, are gathering for her tangi today.30 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandCrashed truck left on edge of cliffA Mainfreight truck has been left on the edge of a 15-metre cliff following an accident.06 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandTeen knocked out at graduation party a 'talented' studentA 17-year-old girl who was knocked unconscious at a graduation party early this morning was a "popular and talented" student.07 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandTeen in hospital after graduation assaultA graduation party in the Bay of Plenty turned sour when a 17-year-old girl was left unconscious after a fight broke out this morning.06 Nov 10:19 PM
TravelOpotiki: Head over handlebarsThe Motu Trails are a dream for nature lovers and suitable for first-timers and old hands.05 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo charged over deathTwo men have been charged in relation to a fatal brawl in Opotiki on Sunday, while a further seven people were arrested after disorder in the town yesterday.15 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandCall for calm after deathPolice have named the man killed in Opotiki on Sunday night, and are calling for calm and co-operation after reports of three retaliatory incidents in the town.14 Jul 06:57 AM
New ZealandFire sparked by matresses over heating ventsLives could have been lost in a fire caused by mattresses being placed over under-floor heating vents in a school marae, the fire service says.16 Jun 05:13 AM
TravelOpotiki: Second hand in EastlandDanielle Wright discovers a small town with a big history.30 May 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: OpotikiFrom coast to bush, the best of the Bay is never far away, writes Elisabeth Easther.06 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelOpotiki: A wild welcomeDonna McIntyre cycles, horse rides and roams around scenic Opotiki.22 Feb 11:00 PM
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
