PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgraceOpinion: The law-abiding citizens caught up in the disruption deserve better.19 Jun 10:28 PM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
Kahu'Collecting rubbish from the streets': Film-maker says wrong picture being painted of ŌpōtikiKim Webby rejects political spin that town was held to ransom by the Mob.14 Jun 10:48 PM
New Zealand'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in ŌpōtikiHundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 08:09 PM
New ZealandPM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in WhakatāneMongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandŌpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge driversMongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdownFormer policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.13 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandGang 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.'13 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki death: Closed schools a 'shocking illustration' of lawlessness - NationalNational said the situation was a result of Labour 'having no plan to deal with gangs'.13 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob homicide: Police seeking info on burnt-out vehicle ahead of funeralThe burnt-out vehicle was located on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd.13 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandŌpōtiki homicide: Police seek information on burnt-out vehicleSteven Taiatini died following an incident on Saint John St in Ōpōtiki on June 9.13 Jun 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Schools close as gangs descend on Ōpōtiki - PM"This is a situation that police need to get on top of," Hipkins said.12 Jun 08:30 PM
New Zealand‘Red patches everywhere’: Heavy gang presence in town after man’s deathGang members “coming into town thick as anything … and there’s cops everywhere” - resident10 Jun 07:50 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in ŌpōtikiCPR was performed but the man died of his injuries.10 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three catsThe council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.01 May 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied' attack: Dog breaks into cattery, kills three cats'It was a horrible way to die for the cats.'28 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandCutting the grocery bill: The 'biggest mistake' you can make revealedMeet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can tooYour guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs and motorbikes: Police say community 'fed up' with 'dangerous' antics, arrests madePolice say the arrests show the behaviour won't be tolerated.27 Mar 03:13 AM
New ZealandCoastguard, rescue helicopter responding to Bay of Plenty mayday callCoastguard crews from Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki are on their way to the boat.10 Mar 09:40 AM
KahuWhakatōhea settlement will come 183 years after Treaty signingIwi says the settlement will transform their region.06 Mar 07:15 PM
New Zealand'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impactOne victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.02 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandTwo people killed in SH35 crash near ŌpōtikiA passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.11 Feb 08:17 PM
KahuLocals fear campers taking pipiLocal Iwi fear freedom campers are pillaging their pipi beds19 Jan 06:40 PM
New ZealandPolice find man with ‘apparent’ gunshot wound in Ōpōtiki, seek public help investigatingPolice found the injured man on Saturday, believe victim and offender know each other.16 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace accident in Bay of PlentyWorkSafe has been advised of the death.09 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandPolice name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crashThe teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.05 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crashing into water near ŌpōtikiPolice said one person was treated with CPR but died at the scene about 4pm today02 Jan 04:58 AM
New Zealand'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocksThe 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.24 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in crash in Ōpōtiki crashA helicopter has been used to transport the person to hospital.26 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandStream crossing writes off couple’s electric carThey say they have given up on the idea of an electric or hybrid vehicle.17 Nov 10:16 PM
New Zealand‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'17 Nov 03:43 AM
New Zealand'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is likeAlzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.02 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandThree critical in two crashesA motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.21 Oct 07:14 PM
