Police investigating serious assault in Ōpōtiki

Bay of Plenty Times

6 Nov, 2025 12:10 AMQuick Read

Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now

‌

SaveShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInReddit

Police are investigating an assault in Ōpōtiki after a man was injured in his home. Photo / NZME

Police are investigating after a Bay of Plenty man was seriously injured in an attack at his home early this morning.

The Ōpōtiki man suffered serious injuries in the assault, which police believed involved several offenders.

In a media statement, police said the man was taken to hospital police were
working to identify and locate those responsible.

A scene guard is in place at the house where the assault took place.

Nearby residents should expect a continued police presence as inquiries continued.