New ZealandOne dead, two in ICU after serious crash near ŌpōtikiThe crash is near Woodlands Rd.09 Mar 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe lost boy: 'I feel something untoward happened to Peter'It's one of New Zealand's oldest cold cases. Now, police have opened an investigation.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.18 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki armed robbery: Police release image of manPolice are seeking to identify the man pictured.18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for cold case murder accusedVictim died in hospital from injuries initially believed to have been caused by a fall.04 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki murder accused appears in courtMan accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.18 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand$25m announced for Eastern BayMore than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty13 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Centurion trio imprisonedOperation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.11 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandFamily of Opotiki homicide victim pleased with police commitmentHilton's family said they were pleased the police were committed to finding answers.04 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandWoman attacked by dogs in critical but stable conditionThe 60-year-old Opotiki woman was attacked by the dogs in the town of Te Kaha.08 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandDogs attack: Woman battling critical injuriesThree dogs have attacked an Opotiki woman, leaving her battling serious injuries.07 Nov 05:54 AM
New Zealand11 VC winners from New ZealandEleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan spots rare gull at Cape KidnappersA laughing gull has been sighted at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay.24 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne treated after kitchen fire in OpotikiThe person was suffering from smoke inhalation.22 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandTravelling goat sparks police reminderSafer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.19 Oct 10:29 AM
CrimeOne person arrested after Ōpōtiki shootingThe incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.18 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandRoad closed after truck and trailer crash near ŌpōtikiA serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.17 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandWhānau asked to vote for settlement processWhakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.25 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandGang president accused of helping destroy car involved in killingMongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.03 Sep 02:40 AM
KahuThe day a river claimed 18 livesSixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.05 Aug 02:31 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in ŌpōtikiReducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandKiller of pregnant woman not guilty by reason of insanityMan who killed father's partner thought he was possessed by devil, then decapitated sheep.20 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandFlood watch as king tides meet big swellsRoads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.14 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuWhakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaintsMichael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.14 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandCouncil vote to correct spelling of ŌpōtikiThe process to correct the official spelling of Ōpōtiki has started.12 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandMan hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hoursA hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.26 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandInjured man rescued from ravineIt took crews almost seven hours to reach him because of poor weather and rough terrain.23 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandGovernment quashes Ōpōtiki harbour projectShane Jones said will not support the project in its current form.22 May 11:46 PM
New ZealandDrug raid accused refuses to enter prison video boothA further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.28 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandMore accused deny charges stemming from police raidsA fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.26 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandChris Finlayson: Whakatohea report wrongChris Finlayson says the Waitangi Tribunal report about Whakatohea is wrong.19 Apr 02:33 AM
New ZealandTen of the worst storms to hit New ZealandTen of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow11 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandOverdue hunters safe and wellA search will begin this morning for missing hunters - a father and son.06 Apr 07:16 PM
New ZealandInside the raids on the Mongrel MobPolice smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.27 Mar 04:44 AM
