At just four weeks old, Luke Kisling underwent emergency open-heart surgery at Auckland’s Starship H
Paula Sharp Nutritional therapist Ōhope Beach may be known for surf and sunshine but tucked behind
Whakatāne-based company NZ AutoTraps has been highly commended at the prestigious New Zealand Hi-Tec
School bus users in Coastlands now have a dry place to wait for the bus, thanks to a community-led p
Volunteers wanting to restore the walking track between West End and Ōtarawairere have formed a regi
A 25-point haul to fullback Gavin Causer helped Te Teko keep their winning run in check with a 70-10
The Port Ōhope Yacht Club held its annual King’s Birthday Regatta, attracting competitors from acros
SPORTS PROFILE: For Holly Rowland, a life in or on the water was never in doubt. Her family life re
There was a huge turnout of almost 50 runners, officials and supporters at the Whakatāne Harriers Ar
Young cyclists took centre stage at the Whakatāne Cycling Club’s annual prizegiving on Saturday even
It was a weekend to forget for the two Ōpōtiki men’s rugby teams. Playing at home in front of a big
Whakatāne basketball players have helped Tauranga City Basketball Association’s Under-16 A Premier t
There were booming drives, fabulous iron shots, spectacular chips and fantastic putts as golfers bat
Sandra James I am a regular Beacon reader, and Wednesday, June 3, was no different. As I get to the
Alexander (Sandy) Milne I am part-way composing a plea to our mayor and councillors re our frontlin
Keith Melville One of the last acts of Judith Collins as Science Minister and as MP was to change t
Suzanne Williams What an interesting and all-encompassing article ran in Friday’s Beacon centrefold
■ Like it or not, the status quo is dead. The pressure for local government reform is mounting natio
Catrina Jones Thank you Beacon for your wonderful tribute to Malcolm Campbell by LDR reporter Diane
Kylie Carpenter Virtual Eastern Bay Villages ■ Elder abuse is often hidden, particularly when old
■ Our community has treasures that it has taken me too long to find. One that’s making a substantial
Combining the elegance of a bygone era with the comforts of modern living, this beautifully maintain
Two Whakatāne High School bands are going to the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals after placing a
Entries are now open for the 2026 Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards, with artists from across Aotearoa in
Obsession is the debut feature film from comedy sketch YouTuber-turned-director Curry Barker. Starr
Tucked away in a sought-after enclave, 13 Banksia Lane offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, p
Perched at the top of the hill between Ōhope Beach and Whakatāne CBD, The Cottage at 10 Appenzell Dr
Eighteen-year-old Kawerau singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was up for two awards at last night’s Aotear
Strings are bringing their lively blend of Irish tradition and Kiwi flavour to the Eastern Bay next
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