An opening ceremony for stage one of Kawarehe Kāinga Māori was held yesterday, with 16 new homes rea
Politicians across the political spectrum are in the firing line when comedian James Nokise brings h
More than 100 motorists took steps to secure their number plates against thieves at an anti-theft bo
■ Whakatāne District Grey Power Association is holding a candidates' meeting at the Liberty Centre i
Families enjoyed free activities, games and giveaways at the Blue Light Activation Days held in Whak
The Eastern Bay was well represented at the National Surf Lifesaving Pool Rescue Competition in Auck
Young footballers are developing their skills and learning how to handle the challenges of the game
Whakatāne hockey player Brad Rothwell is still coming to terms with how the past few months have pla
It was a season worth remembering for Whakatāne Town Football Club. They managed to win two league
Tennis and pickleball are primed and ready for 2026, with pickleball booming and Whakatāne Tennis Cl
Trident High School student Jacques Collombet is making a name for himself on two wheels, spending h
Running can be tough but not for Whakatāne’s Josh Barry, who has found a home with endurance running
J McKevitt Congratulations to Stephanie Hunt for expressing her opinion on the proposed steel kiwi
D Mankelow I have recently been advised that the Whakatāne District Council is now charging a fee f
D Dawson The Labour leader says we should vote for change, which is what we did at the last electio
Carl Watson My dear wife recently successfully passed her medical and vision test for renewing her
Duncan Smith Whakatāne has something extraordinarily special on its doorstep. Within the native re
Jonathan Kay The proposed large steel kiwi sculpture for Whakatāne has been described in some quart
Jan Ruijne I agree with Stephanie Hunt (Beacon, October 7). The 20ft sculpture planned on the corn
David Hick Well said, Keith Melville, in Wednesday’s Beacon regarding not abandoning Tāneatua. At
Positioned in a sought-after central Ōhope location, this stylishly renovated two-bedroom home combi
After more than 40 years working in the health industry, Kawerau-based health practitioner Susan Bir
If you’ve been dreaming of summer by the sea – you are in luck. This recently listed Coastlands pro
Christchurch-based quartet Swing 42 will bring the lively sounds of jazz manouche to Whakatāne later
Bay of Plenty residents have a rare opportunity to experience previous World of WearableArt (WOW) fi
Enjoy the view as you drive home along the river’s edge or fly in and take it all in from above – th
Eastern Bay musician Laughton Kora, pictured, has teamed up with Katchafire on a fresh version of th
A new biography about Dr Pouroto Ngaropo has been released, documenting his life, his connection to
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