

750 Native Plants Added to the Dunes Trail in Coastal Restoration Push
To kick off the new month, 47 local volunteers gathered for the first Dunes Trail Planting Day of 2025.

Holly Grundy
Jun 41 min read


Ōpōtiki Firefighters Step Up for Sky Tower Challenge
On Saturday, May 24, A total of 1,100 firefighters from 270 brigades took part in the annual Sky Tower Challenge, including three members of the Ōpōtiki Fire Brigade.

Holly Grundy
May 271 min read


Funding Approved for Two New Roundabouts Near Waiotahe River Bridge
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding to construct two new tear-drop roundabouts on either side of the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waiotahe River Bridge, in a move aimed at improving road safety.

Holly Grundy
May 121 min read


Crash at Waiotahe Closes State Highway 2 for Several Hours
At 5.30 this morning, Eastern Bay police were called to attend a crash in the Waiotahe area, on State Highway two, West of О̄pо̄tiki.

Holly Grundy
May 61 min read


Slip Repair Works Begin on SH35 Between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha
Eastern Bay residents can expect delays heading through State Highway 35, as slip repair works begin.

Holly Grundy
Apr 281 min read


Ōpōtiki's Representation Structure Approved Ahead of October Local Elections.
The Ōpōtiki Distirct Council, will now see Māori Wards featured in their local body election.

Holly Grundy
Apr 102 min read


Construction Set To Begin This Month On The New Wainui Road Roundabout
A photo of the State Highway 2, Wainui Road intersection - From the New Zealand Transport Agency/ Waka Kotahi.

Holly Grundy
Apr 71 min read


Weekly Headlines: March 24th-28th
The 1XX headlines for the week between the 24th and 28th March.

Radio 1XX
Mar 281 min read


New Roundabout At SH2/Wainui Road Intersection
A new roundabout is on the way at the State Highway 2 and Wainui Road intersection.

Radio 1XX
Mar 191 min read


Waioeka Gorge Closed After Truck Roll
State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is closed, after a truck roll this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene,...

Radio 1XX
Mar 161 min read