Latest from Otorohanga District

Man admits killing Ocean Heke, 17

Te Kuiti man Broc Kawhena has admitted driving drunk and causing the death of 17-year-old Ocean Heke. It's nearly a year since the

Watch NZ Herald Local Focus: Foraging for food in Otorohanga’s ‘boulevard of dreams’.

Otorohanga residents come together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Otorohanga residents not impressed by dog control proposals

Changes in the way dog control services is funded splits opinion in Otorohanga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'People don't just vanish'

They gathered at remote town hall to watch the Chiefs' semifinal hopes being dashed. Hours later, mother-of-three Kim Richmond was gone.

NZ glowworms' secret fishing trick: Pee

An international team of scientists have found an odd and slightly gross explanation for sticky, glowworm-made "fishing lines" that hang in the famous Waitomo Caves - urine.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Concerns for missing Otorohanga teen

Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a 14-year-old girl missing from Otorohanga since last Thursday.

Father awake, unaware son and wife dead

Keith Bremner is out of a coma, but unaware his son Ross killed his mother Clare, then another couple Mona Tuwhangai and Maurice O'Donnell.

Banks not feeling the love in Te Aroha

Te Aroha locals are losing their local Westpac and ANZ branches which could force them to drive 20 minutes just to bank a cheque.

Councils assure residents of water safety

Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.

Truck driver trapped in Otorohanga crash

A driver has been seriously injured after a freight truck rolled in Otorohanga early today.

Police seek help finding missing woman

A woman who left her farm on Monday has not been seen since and police are appealing for sightings.

Dispute over family farm ends in court

A Waikato family struck by tragedies, including multiple suicides and parental mistreatment, has ended up in the Court of Appeal battling over a $2.33m family farm.

Teen accused of strangling kitten to death

A 17-year-old could face three years imprisonment or a $50,000 fine if found guilty.

Six injured in serious crash

Two vehicles collided just before 12.40pm today on State Highway 31, Tihiroa, north of Otorohanga.

Accused makes belated court appearance

A warrant issued by a High Court judge for a Te Kuiti man accused of the hit and run of an Otorohanga teenager was not actioned after he turned up to court.

Otorohanga death: Accused in court

A 21-year-old man in court over the death of Otorohanga teen Ocean Heke has had the charge upgraded to manslaughter.