Ōpōtiki
Police granted new search powers after series of violent incidents, shootings
An outbreak of gang-related shootings in Bay of Plenty has led police to announce a crack-down using new search powers against gang members.
Beach bylaws need enforcing, DOC ranger says
A lack of consequences for breaking bylaws restricting vehicle access to beaches in the Ōpōtiki district has meant an unsuccessful breeding year for New Zealand dotterel on Ōhiwa beach and spit.
Police appeal for information on missing Ōpōtiki man
Police are appealing for the public's help to locate 50-year-old Ōpōtiki man Jason Butler.
Ōpōtiki residents of 'houses that don't exist' upset over road sealing rejection
A group of residents is feeling invisible after Ōpōtiki District Council turned down an offer to help seal their road because councillors thought no-one lived on it.
Rates drop likely for some Ōpōtiki property owners
Some of Ōpōtiki's rural ratepayers can look forward to a small drop, but town-dwellers may be in for a rise.
Covid-19 lockdown: BOP councils set sights on 'shovel ready' projects
Eight Bay of Plenty civic leaders have met to discuss infrastructure projects with the potential to employ thousands. Video
Staff layoffs, rates holiday not options for Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtiki District Council is still getting to grips with the lockdown, but says staff layoffs aren't the answer.
Slip closes SH2 west of Ōpōtiki
A large slip has closed State Highway 2 west of Ōpōtiki as wintry weather causes disruptions across the country.