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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.
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
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
Police are seeking to identify the man pictured.
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
Man accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
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
Hilton's family said they were pleased the police were committed to finding answers.
Woman attacked by dogs in critical but stable condition
The 60-year-old Opotiki woman was attacked by the dogs in the town of Te Kaha.
Dogs attack: Woman battling critical injuries
Three dogs have attacked an Opotiki woman, leaving her battling serious injuries.
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
A laughing gull has been sighted at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay.
Travelling goat sparks police reminder
Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.
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
A serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.
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
Mongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Local Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in Ōpōtiki
Reducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Killer of pregnant woman not guilty by reason of insanity
Man who killed father's partner thought he was possessed by devil, then decapitated sheep.
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
Michael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.
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
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.