New ZealandDrink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limitHe had two previous convictions for drink-driving.15 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Bay of Plenty shooting as police crack down on gangsA woman was seriously hurt after multiple shots were fired at cars and houses in Ōpōtiki.03 Nov 10:08 PM
New Zealand'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.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo arrests after shooting, gunpoint robbery in Bay of PlentyPolice say they hope the arrests will reassure the community.03 Nov 01:55 AM
KahuBanning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayorDavid Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.02 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I knew it was a gun shot': Ōpōtiki Mayor speaks out on gang violenceHe wants the new Government to deliver more police for his town.25 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.24 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powersPolice also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.24 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandMultiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigationA 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings17 Oct 06:05 AM
New ZealandKirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over CoffeyEast Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.15 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand$1m! Small BoP town wins first divisionThe region was in the money again in last night's draw.11 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandNew $100 million harbour entrance opensThe entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.26 Sep 01:51 AM
KahuWorld awaits kapa haka and orchestra's collaborationIt's been a five-year collaboration between composers and the philharmonia.07 Sep 06:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of ŌpōtikiThe road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.20 Aug 07:36 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki gears up for Mataatua secondary kapa haka competitionThe kapa haka competition is set to start today at the Ōhui Domain.09 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes in Ōpōtiki, one involving pedestrianPolice were called to both incidents this morning.08 Aug 10:10 PM
KahuEast Coast MPs unite to help whānau burialsBurials have been delayed for up to six months because of the water table.07 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandThe violent path to a Mongrel Mob boss' deathA series of 'violent incidents' in Ōpōtiki in the preceding days have been uncovered.15 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandHouse destroyed by fire in ŌpōtikiThe house was 'well involved' when fire crews arrived.23 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justiceThe 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.21 Jun 11:16 PM
KahuDenis O'Reilly: Jones reckons a gang member is effectively a domestic terroristOPINION: Despite what Shane Jones says, the police are doing okay with gangs.21 Jun 08:28 PM
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
