Mother, two children's deaths in crash being treated as self-inflicted
The crash claimed the lives of a mother and her two children.
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Farm fatality leaves family of boy broken
Mum Angel Topp, known as Stormie, has paid tribute to her son and eldest child.
Ōpōtiki death: Child, 6, dies on dairy farm
"We acknowledge the anguish of the family and friends," NZ Police said in a statement.
'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims
Judge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".
The Road Ahead: Black Power members - 'We want to do the best for our community'
The Road Ahead finds tolerance hard to find for communities outside the mainstream.
Whakatōhea settlement negotiators defend MPs' hui
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Slips, flooding, road closures across Coromandel and Gisborne
It looks like a wet Sunday winter solstice.
Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
Big Read: Two dead as mayhem comes out of lockdown
Out of lockdown, violence has returned with a month of murderous mayhem.
Waihau Bay murder-accused appears in court
The 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.
School pupils, whānau resilient after eight weeks at home
Teacher Sandy Bornholdt said "it wasn't 'just in case' learning it was 'just in time'".
Device delivery to at-home learners was 'logistical nightmare' principals say
Students finally get their learn-at-home devices - when they return to school.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
Limits on access into Eastern Bay of Plenty rohe
Limitations will be placed on people moving into and out of the Te Whānau a Apanui rohe.
Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders
Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
Mayor Riesterer celebrating $79.4 million for harbour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
The town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Regional riches: Seafood, roads the big winners in $190m 'upgrade' funding
Eastern Bay of Plenty is the big winner in a new round of regional services funding.
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
Birthing unit in Ōpōtiki reopened but not staffed overnight
Some Ōpōtiki women are worried they will be left waiting in a dark carpark.
Ōpōtiki to officially gain macrons: 'It's business as usual' says mayor
District name now aligns with name of the town.
'Inhumane': Kiwi woman's heartbreak after losing child, husband deported
The couple have been locked in a two-year battle with Immigration NZ.
Rescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at sea
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
'New Zealand-ception': clouds assemble into the shape of Aotearoa
A familiar shape formed in the skies above Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty.