Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit
He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.
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Two men arrested after Bay of Plenty shooting as police crack down on gangs
A woman was seriously hurt after multiple shots were fired at cars and houses in Ōpōtiki.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
Two arrests after shooting, gunpoint robbery in Bay of Plenty
Police say they hope the arrests will reassure the community.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
'I knew it was a gun shot': Ōpōtiki Mayor speaks out on gang violence
He wants the new Government to deliver more police for his town.
‘Ingrained hatred’: Should warring Mongrel Mob and Black Power be rewarded for good behaviour?
An expert makes the suggestion as police crack down on gang violence.
Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
Kirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over Coffey
East Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.
$1m! Small BoP town wins first division
The region was in the money again in last night's draw.
New $100 million harbour entrance opens
The entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.
World awaits kapa haka and orchestra's collaboration
It's been a five-year collaboration between composers and the philharmonia.
Watch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of Ōpōtiki
The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.
Ōpōtiki gears up for Mataatua secondary kapa haka competition
The kapa haka competition is set to start today at the Ōhui Domain.
Two crashes in Ōpōtiki, one involving pedestrian
Police were called to both incidents this morning.
East Coast MPs unite to help whānau burials
Burials have been delayed for up to six months because of the water table.
The violent path to a Mongrel Mob boss' death
A series of 'violent incidents' in Ōpōtiki in the preceding days have been uncovered.
Mongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice
The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.
Denis O'Reilly: Jones reckons a gang member is effectively a domestic terrorist
OPINION: Despite what Shane Jones says, the police are doing okay with gangs.
Opinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgrace
Opinion: The law-abiding citizens caught up in the disruption deserve better.
National pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi procession
Labour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.
'Collecting rubbish from the streets': Film-maker says wrong picture being painted of Ōpōtiki
Kim Webby rejects political spin that town was held to ransom by the Mob.
'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in Ōpōtiki
Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.
Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral
'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'
Ōpōtiki death: Closed schools a 'shocking illustration' of lawlessness - National
National said the situation was a result of Labour 'having no plan to deal with gangs'.
Mongrel Mob homicide: Police seeking info on burnt-out vehicle ahead of funeral
The burnt-out vehicle was located on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd.
Ōpōtiki homicide: Police seek information on burnt-out vehicle
Steven Taiatini died following an incident on Saint John St in Ōpōtiki on June 9.
'Unacceptable': Schools close as gangs descend on Ōpōtiki - PM
"This is a situation that police need to get on top of," Hipkins said.
‘Red patches everywhere’: Heavy gang presence in town after man’s death
Gang members “coming into town thick as anything … and there’s cops everywhere” - resident