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![The lost boy: 'I feel something untoward happened to Peter'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The lost boy: 'I feel something untoward happened to Peter'
It's one of New Zealand's oldest cold cases. Now, police have opened an investigation.
![Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
![Ōpōtiki armed robbery: Police release image of man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ōpōtiki armed robbery: Police release image of man
Police are seeking to identify the man pictured.
![Trial date set for cold case murder accused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trial date set for cold case murder accused
Victim died in hospital from injuries initially believed to have been caused by a fall.
![Ōpōtiki murder accused appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ōpōtiki murder accused appears in court
Man accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.
![$25m announced for Eastern Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
![Operation Centurion trio imprisoned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Operation Centurion trio imprisoned
Operation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.
![Family of Opotiki homicide victim pleased with police commitment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family of Opotiki homicide victim pleased with police commitment
Hilton's family said they were pleased the police were committed to finding answers.
![11 VC winners from New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
![Man spots rare gull at Cape Kidnappers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man spots rare gull at Cape Kidnappers
A laughing gull has been sighted at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay.
![Travelling goat sparks police reminder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Travelling goat sparks police reminder
Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.
![One person arrested after Ōpōtiki shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person arrested after Ōpōtiki shooting
The incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.
![Road closed after truck and trailer crash near Ōpōtiki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Road closed after truck and trailer crash near Ōpōtiki
A serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.
![Whānau asked to vote for settlement process](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whānau asked to vote for settlement process
Whakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.
![Gang president accused of helping destroy car involved in killing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gang president accused of helping destroy car involved in killing
Mongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.
![The day a river claimed 18 lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
![Flood watch as king tides meet big swells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
![Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaints
Michael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.
![Council vote to correct spelling of Ōpōtiki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council vote to correct spelling of Ōpōtiki
The process to correct the official spelling of Ōpōtiki has started.
![Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.
![Injured man rescued from ravine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Injured man rescued from ravine
It took crews almost seven hours to reach him because of poor weather and rough terrain.
![Government quashes Ōpōtiki harbour project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government quashes Ōpōtiki harbour project
Shane Jones said will not support the project in its current form.
![Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
![More accused deny charges stemming from police raids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
![Chris Finlayson: Whakatohea report wrong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Finlayson: Whakatohea report wrong
Chris Finlayson says the Waitangi Tribunal report about Whakatohea is wrong.
![Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
![Overdue hunters safe and well](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Overdue hunters safe and well
A search will begin this morning for missing hunters - a father and son.
![Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.