Robert Edwards MNZM, former chair of the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board, has been awarded an honorary
CraftyVibes was the programme that started Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā and it continues to be one of the mo
A biodiversity day held at Kahunui last week brought together more than 30 landowners, iwi, communit
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Matemoana McDonald says this week’s announcement on simplifying
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi expects to activate its average speed safety cameras on State Highwa
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There is nothing better than a first up battle against your neighbours, and that is exactly what tra
Last weekend saw Whakatāne host one of only two national kayak fishing competitions in the country,
Whakatāne swimmers Zandre Herbst and Chloe Gladwin have added to the Whakatāne Swimming Club’s growi
It’s been a fantastic start to the season for Te Teko’s premier men’s side and that continued on Sat
Junior rugby is thriving across the Eastern Bay, with the 2026 JAB (Junior Advisory Board) competiti
The Rangitaiki Girls Rugby Club is experiencing a breakout season in 2026, with a remarkable rise in
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
Iris Stansloski ran a brilliant race at the Whakatāne Harrier Clubs Fairway Race held on Anzac Day.
Mike Fletcher questions harbour spending, warning rising rates will hit struggling Ōpōtiki household
David Hick The recent “call” from the Local Government Minister urging councils to amalgamate – or
Grant Kelly It was a sad day this week seeing a large excavator in our local swimming hole in the W
Political fear and division threaten New Zealand’s democracy, writes Mawera Karetai In my Beacon ar
Ruth Gerzon reflects on Whakaari’s aftermath, highlighting resilience, community connection, and Ade
John Capener Wow so many ad hominem comments in such a short space (Beacon, April 29). Ann Fletche
Suzanne Williams At the risk of becoming a one-woman Marewa Karetai Fan Club, once again I must exp
Dave Stewart How sad it is reading about the loss of the fish and chip shop on the Whakatāne Wharf.
Paula Sharp, nutritionist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe pe
Kathy Forsyth Arts and entertainment reporter Acclaimed regional chamber choir Scholars Baroque
Two Eastern Bay of Plenty writers are preparing to showcase their work at one of the region’s larges
Ngāi Tūhoe kaumātua Rapaera Black stars in the new TV series, Tuna Dundee – Keeping it Native, which
Eastern Bay audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotan
Whakatāne audiences are set for a passionate and richly textured musical experience when the Aotango
The Edgecumbe Choir is offering audiences something a little different in its upcoming concerts, wit
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