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
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under wayMore than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.30 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'This is for real': How Ōpōtiki mayor helped evacuate a whole district in 45 minutesIt's rare a whole town has to be evacuated. So how did Ōpōtiki do it so successfully?05 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki residents refuse to evacuate'That was their own choice,' councillor says of few residents who opted to stay put.04 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandChild's ear almost severed after dog attackThe children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.24 Feb 10:30 PM
KahuGrey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo sagaA Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".04 Feb 10:56 PM
New Zealand'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
New Zealand'A hell of a lot': Pensioners shocked by $25 a week rent riseRetirees say they'll be forced to go without when their rent goes up next month.31 Dec 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapadeFirst it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.25 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandMother, two children's deaths in crash being treated as self-inflictedThe crash claimed the lives of a mother and her two children.25 Nov 03:36 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay farmer's death: 'We are just so sad at the tragic loss''Police pass on our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.'30 Sep 02:17 AM
