Tag: p_tiki
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Man Arrested Following Assault in Ōpōtiki
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an assault on a woman in Ōpōtiki overnight. Police were called to Ohiwa Harbour Road around 10:30pm following reports of the assault. The alleged offender was located in Whakatāne shortly after 12:30am…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ŌpōtikiAssaultPoliceArrestChargesEastern Bay of PlentySexual AssaultNew Zealand Police
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Police Launch Rescue Operation on State Highway 2
Police have commenced a rescue operation to assist members of the public stranded by landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, located between Ōpōtiki and Matawai. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with partner agencies. Inspector Nicky…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementDisasters Rescue OperationState Highway 2LandslipsŌpōtikiMatawaiWaioeka GorgePoliceNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Ōpōtiki Motorcycle Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19. He has been identified as Steven Haskell, aged 45. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ŌpōtikiState Highway 35Motorcycle CrashFatal AccidentSteven HaskellNew Zealand PoliceAccident Investigation
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki
A motorcyclist died following a crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on Friday night. The crash, which occurred between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road, was reported to Police at 8.25pm. The motorcyclist was critically injured and "tragically…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashŌpōtikiState Highway 35MotorcycleTraffic IncidentNew Zealand PoliceTe Waiiti Road
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in SH 35 Crash Near Ōpōtiki
A serious crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki has resulted in critical injuries to a motorcyclist. Police were alerted to the incident at 8.25pm. The crash occurred between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road and involved a single…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement ŌpōtikiState Highway 35Bay of PlentyMotorcycle CrashEmergency ServicesTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Assault in Ōpōtiki Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred early this morning in Ōpōtiki. A man was attacked in his home and sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization. The assault is believed to have involved multiple offenders. Police are working to identify…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultŌpōtikiCrime StoppersPolice investigationSerious injuriesNew Zealand PoliceScene guard
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Five Arrested in Ōpōtiki Drug Operation
Five people have been arrested and drugs seized in Ōpōtiki as police target drug dealing in the area. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday 15 September, at addresses believed to be involved in the sale or supply of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōpōtikidrug dealingarrestssearch warrantscannabismethamphetamineCrimestoppersNew Zealand Police
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Truck Roll-Over Blocks Lane on SH35, Ōpōtiki
A truck roll-over has blocked one lane on State Highway 35 in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 am between Beach Road and Wairakaia Road. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash. Fortunately, no injuries have…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Truck accidentState Highway 35ŌpōtikiBay of PlentyEmergency ServicesTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Discovered in Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
Police are investigating the discovery of human remains at a beach in Waihau Bay, Ōpōtiki. Authorities were alerted to the remains at approximately 11:50 a.m. today. Following the discovery, the remains have been confirmed to be human. Investigations are underway…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ŌpōtikiWaihau BayHuman RemainsPolice investigationBeachNew Zealand Police