A laughing gull has been sighted at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay.

The person was suffering from smoke inhalation.

Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.

The incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.

A serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.

Whakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.

Mongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.

Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.

Reducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Michael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.

The process to correct the official spelling of Ōpōtiki has started.

A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.

It took crews almost seven hours to reach him because of poor weather and rough terrain.

Shane Jones said will not support the project in its current form.

A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.

A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.

Chris Finlayson says the Waitangi Tribunal report about Whakatohea is wrong.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Alicia Crawford's death has "left a huge hole in the many hearts she touched".

Car has crashed into a large slip, closing highway.

Police are looking for someone who picked up a hitchhiker on February 19.

Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen is teaching local youth bike fixing skills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 27-year-old Opotiki man will appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.

A woman was found dead at a house in Opotiki this afternoon.

Cyclone Gita has Opotiki residents concerned as clean-up begins in the town.

Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.

The typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.

Opotiki being warned of more heavy rain to come after recent downpours.