New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaintsThe council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.07 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandHomicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbingPolice said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.31 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
EntertainmentParalysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to successA hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki propertyIn the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.08 Jan 04:44 AM
New Zealand‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.05 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampageThe driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.27 Dec 10:37 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandPlea for information after fatal BoP crashPolice are appealing for information following a fatal crash.27 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandDr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with historySoutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history06 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsŌpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed'This is an important matter.'05 Nov 12:41 AM
Kahu'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Invaluable aid' for buyers: Three BoP suburbs make OneRoof’s ‘Hot 100′ list'We all want to buy at an affordable price and to live in a suburb that’s on the rise.'03 Nov 05:26 PM
KahuUrgent court hearing sought over iwi electionsTūhoe elders are applying to the Māori Land Court to overturn trustee elections.31 Oct 05:23 PM
Kahu'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raidsIwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.30 Oct 10:51 PM
New Zealand28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bustNearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.30 Oct 04:05 PM
Kahu'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answersThree years on, Jason Bulter's family returns to his hometown to keep his memory alive.23 Oct 06:07 PM
KahuPolice send Mongrel Mob a clear messageInvestigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.22 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandPolice update on the Operation Highwater investigationSuperintendent Tim Anderson and Detective Superintendent Greg Williams discuss the Operation Highwater investigation into alleged drug dealing by the Mongrel Mob Barbarians.Watch22 Oct 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrestsANALYSIS: Operation Highwater reminder of problem of gangs in NZ's small towns.22 Oct 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingSmall-town backdrop frames the bigger pictureJared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found after car plunges into Waioeka River near ŌpōtikiA search was successful after river conditions improved.10 Oct 06:52 AM
New ZealandCultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacyFormer MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.08 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandWhy a gravel road where a tourist died is under the spotlightA coroner has released findings after a tourist drove off a gravel road and died.03 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki harbour walls open to the publicWinston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.22 Sep 05:02 AM
New ZealandFour dogs euthanised after attack on young womanThe woman was seriously injured.19 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehiclesThe slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.17 Sep 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Still many danger points': Cycleways funding plea after budget slashed'This is one of the city’s most urgent needs.'13 Sep 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Mighty dream': Bid to build cancer lodge near hospital hits hurdlesSome people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.01 Sep 05:02 PM
