Local Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in Ōpōtiki
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Killer of pregnant woman not guilty by reason of insanity
Man who killed father's partner thought he was possessed by devil, then decapitated sheep.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaints
Michael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.
Council vote to correct spelling of Ōpōtiki
The process to correct the official spelling of Ōpōtiki has started.
Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.
Injured man rescued from ravine
It took crews almost seven hours to reach him because of poor weather and rough terrain.
Government quashes Ōpōtiki harbour project
Shane Jones said will not support the project in its current form.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Chris Finlayson: Whakatohea report wrong
Chris Finlayson says the Waitangi Tribunal report about Whakatohea is wrong.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
Overdue hunters safe and well
A search will begin this morning for missing hunters - a father and son.
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Victim was looking forward to the birth of daughter
Alicia Crawford's death has "left a huge hole in the many hearts she touched".
SH2 near Opotiki reopened after large slip
Car has crashed into a large slip, closing highway.
Police looking for motorist after Opotiki alleged murder
Police are looking for someone who picked up a hitchhiker on February 19.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen is teaching local youth bike fixing skills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police investigating Opotiki woman's death arrest local man
A 27-year-old Opotiki man will appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
Police investigate homicide in Opotiki
A woman was found dead at a house in Opotiki this afternoon.
Opotiki in clean-up mode after deluge
Cyclone Gita has Opotiki residents concerned as clean-up begins in the town.
Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.
Schools closed, farms swamped as Opotiki hit by flooding
The typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.
More rain on way as waters rise across Bay of Plenty
Opotiki being warned of more heavy rain to come after recent downpours.
State Highway 2 closed after truck overturns
A truck crash is blocking the road between Opotiki and Gisborne.
Businesses battle on through Opotiki power cut
It's been a struggle but Opotiki businesses are just getting on with having no power
Power back on ahead of schedule in Opotiki
Transpower reconnected the Bay of Plenty town to the National Grid just after 2.30pm.
Power off in Opotiki for urgent maintenance
The outage will occur between 9am and 5pm today.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
NZ Manuka is thriving as skilled locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kayaker dies at Bay of Plenty beach
A kayaker has died at a Bay of Plenty beach this afternoon.
Marie Harlick's killer jailed for at least 17 years
Gang member to spend at least 17 years in prison for fatal assault on partner.