'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in Ōpōtiki
Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
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PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.
Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral
'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'
Ōpōtiki death: Closed schools a 'shocking illustration' of lawlessness - National
National said the situation was a result of Labour 'having no plan to deal with gangs'.
Mongrel Mob homicide: Police seeking info on burnt-out vehicle ahead of funeral
The burnt-out vehicle was located on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd.
Ōpōtiki homicide: Police seek information on burnt-out vehicle
Steven Taiatini died following an incident on Saint John St in Ōpōtiki on June 9.
'Unacceptable': Schools close as gangs descend on Ōpōtiki - PM
"This is a situation that police need to get on top of," Hipkins said.
‘Red patches everywhere’: Heavy gang presence in town after man’s death
Gang members “coming into town thick as anything … and there’s cops everywhere” - resident
$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three cats
The council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.
'Frenzied' attack: Dog breaks into cattery, kills three cats
'It was a horrible way to die for the cats.'
Cutting the grocery bill: The 'biggest mistake' you can make revealed
Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too.
How to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too
Your guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.
Drugs and motorbikes: Police say community 'fed up' with 'dangerous' antics, arrests made
Police say the arrests show the behaviour won't be tolerated.
Coastguard, rescue helicopter responding to Bay of Plenty mayday call
Coastguard crews from Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki are on their way to the boat.
Whakatōhea settlement will come 183 years after Treaty signing
Iwi says the settlement will transform their region.
'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impact
One victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.
Two people killed in SH35 crash near Ōpōtiki
A passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.
Police find man with ‘apparent’ gunshot wound in Ōpōtiki, seek public help investigating
Police found the injured man on Saturday, believe victim and offender know each other.
One person dead after workplace accident in Bay of Plenty
WorkSafe has been advised of the death.
Police name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into water near Ōpōtiki
Police said one person was treated with CPR but died at the scene about 4pm today
'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocks
The 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.
Person critically injured in crash in Ōpōtiki crash
A helicopter has been used to transport the person to hospital.
Stream crossing writes off couple’s electric car
They say they have given up on the idea of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like
Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.
Three critical in two crashes
A motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.
Road still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
The road will remain closed overnight.
One dead after SH35 crash in Te Kaha, Opotiki, road closed
Motorists are asked to take an alternate route.
Bay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlement
An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.