Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow
NZTA hopes to have SH2 north of Ōpōtiki at the big slip site reopened tomorrow.
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SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday
Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.
Large slip blocks SH2 in Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain causes a slip between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki.
'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk
“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."
Luxon bypasses highway protest by flying into Urewera
Tūhoe protesters waited on road for PM, who took to the air instead.
Supermarket's closing store call in Māori goes viral
Supermarket posted a video to its TikTok of one of their junior staff speaking in Māori.
Police deployed ahead of memorial ride year on from gang president's death
A number of gang members are expected to attend gathering in eastern Bay of Plenty.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash
The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet
“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accused
Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.
Mouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ finds
Local councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.
Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit
He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.
Two men arrested after Bay of Plenty shooting as police crack down on gangs
A woman was seriously hurt after multiple shots were fired at cars and houses in Ōpōtiki.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
Two arrests after shooting, gunpoint robbery in Bay of Plenty
Police say they hope the arrests will reassure the community.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
'I knew it was a gun shot': Ōpōtiki Mayor speaks out on gang violence
He wants the new Government to deliver more police for his town.
‘Ingrained hatred’: Should warring Mongrel Mob and Black Power be rewarded for good behaviour?
An expert makes the suggestion as police crack down on gang violence.
Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
Kirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over Coffey
East Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.
$1m! Small BoP town wins first division
The region was in the money again in last night's draw.
New $100 million harbour entrance opens
The entrance has been tested out by visitors and the community.
World awaits kapa haka and orchestra's collaboration
It's been a five-year collaboration between composers and the philharmonia.
Watch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of Ōpōtiki
The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.
Ōpōtiki gears up for Mataatua secondary kapa haka competition
The kapa haka competition is set to start today at the Ōhui Domain.
Two crashes in Ōpōtiki, one involving pedestrian
Police were called to both incidents this morning.