Opotiki in clean-up mode after deluge
Cyclone Gita has Opotiki residents concerned as clean-up begins in the town.
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Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.
Schools closed, farms swamped as Opotiki hit by flooding
The typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.
More rain on way as waters rise across Bay of Plenty
Opotiki being warned of more heavy rain to come after recent downpours.
State Highway 2 closed after truck overturns
A truck crash is blocking the road between Opotiki and Gisborne.
Businesses battle on through Opotiki power cut
It's been a struggle but Opotiki businesses are just getting on with having no power
Power back on ahead of schedule in Opotiki
Transpower reconnected the Bay of Plenty town to the National Grid just after 2.30pm.
Power off in Opotiki for urgent maintenance
The outage will occur between 9am and 5pm today.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
NZ Manuka is thriving as skilled locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kayaker dies at Bay of Plenty beach
A kayaker has died at a Bay of Plenty beach this afternoon.
Marie Harlick's killer jailed for at least 17 years
Gang member to spend at least 17 years in prison for fatal assault on partner.
Opotiki fatal crash victim named
Mele Heilalafuitahi Hiva, 38, of Opotiki, died in Sunday's crash on SH2 at Kutarere.
Police seek witnesses following fatal Opotiki crash
Eastern Bay of Plenty police are seeking information following a fatal crash near Opotiki.
One dead after car and tanker crash near Opotiki
The crash happened just before 9pm on State Highway 2 in Opotiki.
Teen girl's death 'tragically avoidable'
The death of teen hit-and-run victim was "tragically avoidable" says a Coroner.
Local Focus: Small school, big success
Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Small school, big success
Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Severe weather warnings: Roof blown off house
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty
Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki
Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki
Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Get up or I'll kill you': Man on bail beat partner to death
A man who beat his partner to death in a jealous rage was on bail for a previous assault.
Injured woman airlifted out of bush east of Rotorua
A 35-year-old woman was airlifted out of bush near Opotiki following a serious fall.
Details of Boy star's restorative justice meeting revealed
Emotive report touches on James Rolleston's life since 'Boy'.
3yo stable after burns incident
A 3-year-old boy is stable in hospital after being burned by boiling hot water.
First kids breath-tested in obesity study
An obesity study that will breath-test thousands of Kiwi kids is off to a promising start.
Anniversary of soldiers invading Waikato
New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day
Massive slip blocks SH2 in Waioeka Gorge
A large slip has blocked SH2 in the Waioeka Gorge between Opotiki and Gisborne.
Boy star talks about his 'reckless' car crash
Boy actor talks at Kamo High about life-changing crash that left him in four-week coma.
Rolleston's girlfriend's revealing post
Ayeesha Taylor has opened up about the toll James Rolleston's injury took on her.
Man accused in motorcycle death in court
Whakatane man Don Turei jnr died last year in a suspected hit-and-run.
Fallen tree blocks SH35 near Opotiki
Police say motorists should avoid the area overnight.