VideoLocal Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recoveryEastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.Watch30 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recoveryEastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.30 Apr 09:40 PM
KahuCovid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape maraeThe pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.17 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandLimits on access into Eastern Bay of Plenty roheLimitations will be placed on people moving into and out of the Te Whānau a Apanui rohe.24 Mar 09:40 PM
KahuPolice, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsidersOutsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.22 Mar 05:40 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcementMayor Riesterer celebrating $79.4 million for harbour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcementThe town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Mar 04:36 PM
New ZealandRegional riches: Seafood, roads the big winners in $190m 'upgrade' fundingEastern Bay of Plenty is the big winner in a new round of regional services funding.27 Feb 08:00 PM
KahuRawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in WaiarikiThe 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.22 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandBirthing unit in Ōpōtiki reopened but not staffed overnightSome Ōpōtiki women are worried they will be left waiting in a dark carpark.09 Feb 08:17 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki to officially gain macrons: 'It's business as usual' says mayorDistrict name now aligns with name of the town.15 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Inhumane': Kiwi woman's heartbreak after losing child, husband deportedThe couple have been locked in a two-year battle with Immigration NZ.09 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandRescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at seaTwo people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.07 Jan 07:51 PM
New Zealand'New Zealand-ception': clouds assemble into the shape of AotearoaA familiar shape formed in the skies above Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty.29 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandPerson 'dragged' by horse at rodeoOne person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries.28 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 daysEleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.11 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice error: Crash victim alive after incorrect reports of deathThe crash happened at State Highway 35 Tirohanga.02 Dec 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Incredibly traumatic': Nana's belongings vanish from car after she dies in fatal smashVehicle wreckage and roadside searched but to no avail.01 Dec 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Good luck': Gang leader rubbishes National's plans'Are we not allowed to spend time with our own family members?'27 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in horror crash: Motorists raced to help injuredA number of people have been injured in a crash in Bay of Plenty.24 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandSchool response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fallTe Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blazeA dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey homeAbout 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.09 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for brutal murder of partner loses appealAppeal declined for man serving life imprisonment for murder of partner.06 Nov 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Mob: How one gang chapter is trying to rid itself of meth'It could ruin us. The last 36 years is just going to go down the drain.'01 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'Boy' star in clip for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori"It is awesome to see everyone getting into it, wanting to learn the language."12 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandCar vs pedestrian: One dead after fatal crash at OpotikiA person has died after being hit by a car at Opotiki.03 Aug 07:45 PM
New ZealandMan who died in Ōpōtiki crash namedPolice release name of man who died in Ōpōtiki crash02 Aug 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from poolŌpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.24 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Bay of Plenty car crashThe crash near the town of Ōpōtiki happened after 8am.19 Jul 08:29 AM
New ZealandArmed police attend alleged firearms incident in Eastern Bay of PlentyNo one was injured during the incident.08 Jul 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Act of lunacy': Justice Minister laughs off 'trespass notice'Andrew Little issued with 'trespass notice' by aggrieved Ōpōtiki iwi member.03 Jul 01:29 AM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM