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
New ZealandLocal Focus: Can taxing the rich more help poor people escape poverty?Very different opinions on tax among candidates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Sep 11:42 PM
Kahu'Hugely exciting' All Blacks visit begins"Some of the smallest areas in New Zealand have the heartiest rugby fans."21 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandFarm fatality leaves family of boy brokenMum Angel Topp, known as Stormie, has paid tribute to her son and eldest child.19 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki death: Child, 6, dies on dairy farm"We acknowledge the anguish of the family and friends," NZ Police said in a statement.18 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandOne dead at Ōpōtiki farmSt John sent one ambulance after receiving a call at 5pm.17 Sep 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victimsJudge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".16 Sep 06:00 AM
