PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from poolŌpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.24 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Bay of Plenty car crashThe crash near the town of Ōpōtiki happened after 8am.19 Jul 08:29 AM
New ZealandArmed police attend alleged firearms incident in Eastern Bay of PlentyNo one was injured during the incident.08 Jul 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Act of lunacy': Justice Minister laughs off 'trespass notice'Andrew Little issued with 'trespass notice' by aggrieved Ōpōtiki iwi member.03 Jul 01:29 AM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan arrested following violent robbery in ŌpōtikiA man has been arrested following a violent robbery in Ōpōtiki.26 May 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandPerson injured in Ōpotiki crashPolice are at the scene of a crash involving a ute and a tractor near Ōpōtiki.02 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandPolice launch investigation after man's body foundThe body of a man in his 40s was found by a member of the public.27 Apr 11:39 PM
Agribusiness'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraudJoint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.05 Apr 08:10 PM
BusinessKiwifruit industry gears up for bumper seasonKiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.21 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandCold case: Locals report seeing ghost of Peter BolandLocals have reported multiple sightings of ghost of boy who disappeared in 1957.09 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two in ICU after serious crash near ŌpōtikiThe crash is near Woodlands Rd.09 Mar 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 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.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.18 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki armed robbery: Police release image of manPolice are seeking to identify the man pictured.18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for cold case murder accusedVictim died in hospital from injuries initially believed to have been caused by a fall.04 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki murder accused appears in courtMan accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.18 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand$25m announced for Eastern BayMore than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty13 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Centurion trio imprisonedOperation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.11 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandFamily of Opotiki homicide victim pleased with police commitmentHilton's family said they were pleased the police were committed to finding answers.04 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandWoman attacked by dogs in critical but stable conditionThe 60-year-old Opotiki woman was attacked by the dogs in the town of Te Kaha.08 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandDogs attack: Woman battling critical injuriesThree dogs have attacked an Opotiki woman, leaving her battling serious injuries.07 Nov 05:54 AM
New Zealand11 VC winners from New ZealandEleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan spots rare gull at Cape KidnappersA laughing gull has been sighted at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay.24 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne treated after kitchen fire in OpotikiThe person was suffering from smoke inhalation.22 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandTravelling goat sparks police reminderSafer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.19 Oct 10:29 AM
CrimeOne person arrested after Ōpōtiki shootingThe incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.18 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandRoad closed after truck and trailer crash near ŌpōtikiA serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.17 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandWhānau asked to vote for settlement processWhakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.25 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandGang president accused of helping destroy car involved in killingMongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.03 Sep 02:40 AM
KahuThe day a river claimed 18 livesSixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.05 Aug 02:31 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in ŌpōtikiReducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Jul 06:02 AM
