Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
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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.
Person 'dragged' by horse at rodeo
One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
Police error: Crash victim alive after incorrect reports of death
The crash happened at State Highway 35 Tirohanga.
'Incredibly traumatic': Nana's belongings vanish from car after she dies in fatal smash
Vehicle wreckage and roadside searched but to no avail.
'Good luck': Gang leader rubbishes National's plans
'Are we not allowed to spend time with our own family members?'
Two dead in horror crash: Motorists raced to help injured
A number of people have been injured in a crash in Bay of Plenty.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
Firefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blaze
A dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.
Blaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey home
About 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.
Man jailed for brutal murder of partner loses appeal
Appeal declined for man serving life imprisonment for murder of partner.
Inside the Mob: How one gang chapter is trying to rid itself of meth
'It could ruin us. The last 36 years is just going to go down the drain.'
'Boy' star in clip for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
"It is awesome to see everyone getting into it, wanting to learn the language."
Car vs pedestrian: One dead after fatal crash at Opotiki
A person has died after being hit by a car at Opotiki.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
One dead in Bay of Plenty car crash
The crash near the town of Ōpōtiki happened after 8am.
Armed police attend alleged firearms incident in Eastern Bay of Plenty
No one was injured during the incident.
'Act of lunacy': Justice Minister laughs off 'trespass notice'
Andrew Little issued with 'trespass notice' by aggrieved Ōpōtiki iwi member.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Man arrested following violent robbery in Ōpōtiki
A man has been arrested following a violent robbery in Ōpōtiki.
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
Person injured in Ōpotiki crash
Police are at the scene of a crash involving a ute and a tractor near Ōpōtiki.
Police launch investigation after man's body found
The body of a man in his 40s was found by a member of the public.
'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraud
Joint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.
Kiwifruit industry gears up for bumper season
Kiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.
Cold case: Locals report seeing ghost of Peter Boland
Locals have reported multiple sightings of ghost of boy who disappeared in 1957.