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
New ZealandHighway reopens after crash kills two in Bay of PlentyThe two-vehicle crash happened about 2.30pm.02 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandOne dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for informationPolice were called just after 6am.23 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandLarge slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of PlentyPolice are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's conduct to be investigatedIt stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.15 Dec 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.10 Dec 05:00 PM
TravelCampsite set to 'welcome' unvaccinated travellers this summerEpidemiologist Rod Jackson labels the move "crazy".01 Dec 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay awayThe restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.19 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not outWWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.15 Nov 02:27 AM
KahuBritish teacher steps up to bilingual unit in ŌpōtikiWeaving certificate has been starting point for personal and professional development.31 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandFire at Ōpōtiki health serviceFire investigator at blazing medical centre that provides Covid testing.28 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain: Flood-hit region bracing for second wave, parts of North Island on alertMetservice is forecasting a front will move across the country later today.20 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughterThe jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.13 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandBan to curb horse numbers in Bay of Plenty townGrazing horses in Ōpōtiki could be banned due to large numbers roaming the streets.02 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: One dead after car and motorbike crash in ŌpōtikiMotorbike rider was critically injured and died at the scene.14 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandPedestrian struck and killed near ŌpōtikiThe incident was reported to police at 4.53am.02 May 07:36 PM
