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
New ZealandRoad still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in ŌpōtikiThe road will remain closed overnight.19 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead after SH35 crash in Te Kaha, Opotiki, road closedMotorists are asked to take an alternate route.15 Oct 06:16 AM
KahuBay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlementAn initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.30 Sep 06:22 PM
KahuMan spends three months foraging for kai, hunting after swearing off supermarketsFather of two mainly lived off fish, wild game and locally grown fruit and vegetables.25 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandPolice seize $60k of meth in Bay of Plenty operationPolice searched an address in Ford St, Ōpōtiki today.01 Jul 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fishermanA rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.29 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandOar, rope found in search for missing fishermanMore items believed to belong to missing Ōpōtiki fisherman have been found25 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandFisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'22 Apr 07:29 AM
New ZealandMissing fisherman Jason Kauta: Chilly bin found washed up on islandThe bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.21 Apr 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMissing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be foundPolice reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.19 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandFamily of missing Ōpōtiki fisherman appeals for sightingsPolice call for members of the public to report any sightings of items of interest.19 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandAir force helping with search for missing fishermanThe Ōpōtiki fisherman did not return from his Sunday trip when expected.18 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fishermanThe search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.18 Apr 07:40 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for missing fisherman near OpotikiPolice say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.17 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in ŌpōtikiGeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.09 Mar 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Anomaly': Small town's house prices leap almost 50 per cent in a monthBay of Plenty towns hit record-high house prices.15 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay of Plenty cops are reducing gang harm by 'doing things a better way'Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
