The sixth Ōpōtiki Coastguard Show and Shine was held at Memorial Park on Saturday morning as part of
The Government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes and for children to r
Passport issues are hindering a homeless couple from moving off the streets and into a house in the
Fonterra Co-operative Group has lifted its forecast Farmgate milk price for the 2025/26 season and n
Craig and Lani Julian have berries in their blood and guided by the founders of Whakatāne’s berry em
Pickleball may still be finding its feet in New Zealand, but for Whakatāne’s Tracey Whitley, the fas
The past 18 months have proved incredibly successful for the New Zealand Black Ferns women’s sevens.
The Kevin Crook Memorial Race for women produced one of the closest finishes in the event’s history,
Learning to swim is a rite of passage for young Kiwis, and there is no shortage of talent at St Jose
Cambridge roads proved challenging for three Whakatāne Cycle Club members at the recent Cycling New
Secondary school triathlon teams from across the region gathered at Ōhope last week to contest the B
Whakatāne’s Mike Collings has again claimed New Zealand’s most prestigious shooting title, winning t
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones has once again proved untouchable on home soil at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by U
■ An increasing number of choices are coming our way at the end-of-life, says co-chair Ngā Pou Heren
Elaine McGlinchey I feel sorry for the residents of Rūātoki. Radio 1XX reports the Whakatāne Distr
Victor Luca on behalf of Whakatāne District Grey Power Grey Power is a nationwide association that
Neil Ericksen In response to the cat problem solution suggested by J Rees, (Ōpōtiki News, February
Paul Charman Motorbike riders are ageing out, and riding bikes looks like becoming a pastime limite
Reg Taia J Rees says we owe a big vote of thanks to people in town who feed and desex the stray cat
Peter Roberts, Winchester I am writing to inform your readers that plans are progressing to mark th
Suzanne Williams It is a breath of fresh air to learn of Jono Ridler’s epic ocean swimming attempt
Leave your sensibilities at home if you’re heading along to see The Tavern at Ōpōtiki’s De Luxe Thea
Nestled in one of Whakatāne’s most prestigious locations – Whakatāne Heads – this stunning property
The award-winning Local Wild Food Festival returns to Mahy Reserve, Ōhope on Saturday. Now in its 1
Music lovers are in for an afternoon of elegance and emotion when Music Whakatāne opens its 2026 sea
A firm favourite on the Eastern Bay summer arts calendar, Jazz in the Park returns next Saturday wit
Sweeping, ever-changing ocean views set the scene for life in this exceptional oceanfront residence
For buyers seeking a low-maintenance, well-presented home in a prime Kawerau location, 15A Hardie Av
One of Whakatāne’s most anticipated summer events, the Wild Food Festival, returns to Mahy Reserve i
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