Police seize $60k of meth in Bay of Plenty operation
Police searched an address in Ford St, Ōpōtiki today.
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'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
Oar, rope found in search for missing fisherman
More items believed to belong to missing Ōpōtiki fisherman have been found
Fisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended
'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'
Missing fisherman Jason Kauta: Chilly bin found washed up on island
The bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.
Missing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be found
Police reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.
Family of missing Ōpōtiki fisherman appeals for sightings
Police call for members of the public to report any sightings of items of interest.
Air force helping with search for missing fisherman
The Ōpōtiki fisherman did not return from his Sunday trip when expected.
Police appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fisherman
The search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.
Search under way for missing fisherman near Opotiki
Police say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.
'Anomaly': Small town's house prices leap almost 50 per cent in a month
Bay of Plenty towns hit record-high house prices.
Bay of Plenty cops are reducing gang harm by 'doing things a better way'
Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
Highway reopens after crash kills two in Bay of Plenty
The two-vehicle crash happened about 2.30pm.
One dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for information
Police were called just after 6am.
Large slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of Plenty
Police are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.
Councillor's conduct to be investigated
It stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.
'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'
Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.
Campsite set to 'welcome' unvaccinated travellers this summer
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson labels the move "crazy".
'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Local Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not out
WWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.
British teacher steps up to bilingual unit in Ōpōtiki
Weaving certificate has been starting point for personal and professional development.
Fire at Ōpōtiki health service
Fire investigator at blazing medical centre that provides Covid testing.
Heavy rain: Flood-hit region bracing for second wave, parts of North Island on alert
Metservice is forecasting a front will move across the country later today.
Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.
Ban to curb horse numbers in Bay of Plenty town
Grazing horses in Ōpōtiki could be banned due to large numbers roaming the streets.
Fatal crash: One dead after car and motorbike crash in Ōpōtiki
Motorbike rider was critically injured and died at the scene.
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
'This is for real': How Ōpōtiki mayor helped evacuate a whole district in 45 minutes
It's rare a whole town has to be evacuated. So how did Ōpōtiki do it so successfully?
Ōpōtiki residents refuse to evacuate
'That was their own choice,' councillor says of few residents who opted to stay put.
Child's ear almost severed after dog attack
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
Grey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo saga
A Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".