New ZealandPolice raid on Mob HQ: 25 arrests, vehicles seizedRaids are result of a six-month investigation into organised crime and illicit drugs.26 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police raid targets Mongrel Mob gang headquartersArmed police are raiding homes in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau.26 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses in fatal Kawerau crashPolice believe a couple stopped in the area after the crash.26 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandStorm leaves slips and flooding in eastern Bay of PlentyRoad users warned to take particular care in the Wainui, Waimana and Kutarere areas.25 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandSocial worker team to tackle child abuseSpecialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people arrested for meth supply in OpotikiArrests made at addresses connected to the Mongrel Mob 'Barbarians' gang.22 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandDomestic dispute results in one injuryPolice were called to a Whakatane property after reports of a stabbing.21 Mar 08:36 AM
New ZealandTeen airlifted after trail ride injuryA 17-year-old has broken his leg while helping at a trail ride event.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDefence force providing free dental care in Bay of PlentyThe New Zealand Defence Force is providing free dental care and education in BOP.12 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandCyclone Hola: Could reach Category 5, winds of 300km/hThe storm has been upgraded to Category 4 and has the potential to reach highest level.08 Mar 03:29 AM
New Zealand$78,000 in fines for failed tyre recycling ventureThe defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.07 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather at scene of Flaxmere tragedyFlaxmere homicide victim, Opotiki man Kelly Alex Donner, mourned at public service.07 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandMan lay injured in drainage culvert overnightThe man was injured about 5pm Monday but was not discovered until early Tuesday morning.28 Feb 03:56 AM
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 ZealandUndiscovered volcanoes may be off BOP coastUndiscovered volcanic features could lie hidden not far from the Bay of Plenty's coast.25 Feb 09:46 PM
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
New ZealandKawerau-Murupara rail link proposedShane Jones officially launched the Provincial Growth Fund in Gisborne today.22 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder of Opotiki womanMan charged with the murder of an Opotiki woman granted interim name suppression.21 Feb 12:14 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 ZealandResource consent granted to drill and test aquiferBay of Plenty Regional Council had given the green light to install a bore and test water.16 Feb 02:40 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 ZealandKids kayaking at flooded schoolPortaloos replace the failed sewage system as locals take to watercraft to get around.12 Feb 09:43 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
BusinessUnion raises $6k for mother who couldn't afford son's headstoneThe CTU has come to the aid of a mother who couldn't afford a headstone for her son.12 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandFresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of PlentyA heavy rain warning remains in place for Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandWhy we're all hot and sticky: how's the humidity at your place?Sticky, humid conditions are set to continue in much of the country.11 Feb 04:29 PM
New ZealandNine arrests follow Whakatane dairy robberiesWhakatane has been victim to a growing number of dairy robberies in the past few months.09 Feb 07:03 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 ZealandDairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offenderSuperette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.07 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandCase called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clashGang clash has high court sequel.07 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandArmed robber shoots Edgecumbe shop ownerShot in the chest: Dairy owner pulls out pellet and chases would-be robbers.06 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandSubmissions close on controversial water-bottling boostA controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.05 Feb 07:09 PM
