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
New ZealandVictim was looking forward to the birth of daughterAlicia Crawford's death has "left a huge hole in the many hearts she touched".13 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandSH2 near Opotiki reopened after large slipCar has crashed into a large slip, closing highway.02 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandPolice looking for motorist after Opotiki alleged murderPolice are looking for someone who picked up a hitchhiker on February 19.28 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safeŌpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Feb 12:29 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safeŌpōtiki Bike Kitchen is teaching local youth bike fixing skills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch23 Feb 12:19 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Opotiki woman's death arrest local manA 27-year-old Opotiki man will appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.20 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate homicide in OpotikiA woman was found dead at a house in Opotiki this afternoon.19 Feb 04:59 AM
New ZealandOpotiki in clean-up mode after delugeCyclone Gita has Opotiki residents concerned as clean-up begins in the town.13 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandOverwhelmed town resorts to portaloosSome residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandSchools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZKids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.12 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandSchools closed, farms swamped as Opotiki hit by floodingThe typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.12 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandMore rain on way as waters rise across Bay of PlentyOpotiki being warned of more heavy rain to come after recent downpours.12 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed after truck overturnsA truck crash is blocking the road between Opotiki and Gisborne.08 Feb 06:42 PM
New ZealandBusinesses battle on through Opotiki power cutIt's been a struggle but Opotiki businesses are just getting on with having no power31 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPower back on ahead of schedule in OpotikiTranspower reconnected the Bay of Plenty town to the National Grid just after 2.30pm.31 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandPower off in Opotiki for urgent maintenanceThe outage will occur between 9am and 5pm today.30 Jan 07:34 PM
KahuLocal Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in OpotikiIndustry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jan 05:47 PM
VideoLocal Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in OpotikiNZ Manuka is thriving as skilled locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Jan 05:47 PM
