School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
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A person has died after being hit by a car at Opotiki.
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Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
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One dead in Bay of Plenty car crash
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Armed police attend alleged firearms incident in Eastern Bay of Plenty
No one was injured during the incident.
'Act of lunacy': Justice Minister laughs off 'trespass notice'
Andrew Little issued with 'trespass notice' by aggrieved Ōpōtiki iwi member.
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Man arrested following violent robbery in Ōpōtiki
A man has been arrested following a violent robbery in Ōpōtiki.
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
Person injured in Ōpotiki crash
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Police launch investigation after man's body found
The body of a man in his 40s was found by a member of the public.
'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraud
Joint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.
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Cold case: Locals report seeing ghost of Peter Boland
Locals have reported multiple sightings of ghost of boy who disappeared in 1957.
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Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Ōpōtiki armed robbery: Police release image of man
Police are seeking to identify the man pictured.
Trial date set for cold case murder accused
Victim died in hospital from injuries initially believed to have been caused by a fall.
Ōpōtiki murder accused appears in court
Man accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Operation Centurion trio imprisoned
Operation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.
Family of Opotiki homicide victim pleased with police commitment
Hilton's family said they were pleased the police were committed to finding answers.
Woman attacked by dogs in critical but stable condition
The 60-year-old Opotiki woman was attacked by the dogs in the town of Te Kaha.
Dogs attack: Woman battling critical injuries
Three dogs have attacked an Opotiki woman, leaving her battling serious injuries.
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