An Ōhope man who challenged ACC after it declined cover for surgery on a torn rotator cuff is encour
A delegation of local sports groups will address Whakatāne District Council tomorrow about the propo
Ōpōtiki District Council has voted to defer any community consultation on forming a shared water ser
After more than two decades in medicine, former Eastern Bay GP Astra Vasa has stepped away from conv
Manawahe farmers Peter and Penny Davies are well known for their top-quality Hereford bulls, with th
On February 24, 1966, a group of friends headed out on a fishing trip aboard a boat called Takapu. T
Two Trident High School rugby league players have gained a taste of the next level after being selec
The annual Winter Tournament Week continued to produce some mixed results for Whakatāne and Trident
Whakatāne would have taken ninth position on the overall medal table at the Waka Ama World Champions
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded a grant of $30,720 to Putauaki Stags Rugby League Clu
A great run by Chris Lines saw him set not only the fastest time in the 14.1-kilometre Burma Road ra
Dilan Raj is the new general manager of the Bay of Plenty Hockey Association. Raj brings extensive
Taha Kemara has decided the time is right to return to his home Super Rugby province. The Ōpōtiki-b
Keith Melville Those Beacon letter writers, who have defended a group of council members for endors
Jim Bennett With billboards now littering the landscape, we now have constant reminders that the el
Raewyn Kingsley-Smith It seems to me that Whakatāne is very lucky to have one of its sons return ho
David Hick Every three years, like clockwork, it happens again. Politicians fan out across the cou
Suzanne Williams So, there is something which unites us in surprise and disgust. It is interesting
Sue Whale Zonta Club of Whakatāne September 19 is Suffrage Day – a day to commemorate the milesto
Ian McDonald I see old mate Keith Melville (Beacon Sept 9) has decided to leave old mate Dave Stewa
A criticism frequently levelled at Whakatāne District Council’s is “less hui and more doey”. This wo
A new book is hitting shelves, telling the story of an American man who questioned the American Drea
One of the Eastern Bay’s most stunning lifestyle properties is up for sale, offering buyers the oppo
Whakatāne Camera Club has won third place in a national photography competition with a carefully cur
Whether you’re seeking a permanent family home or a luxury holiday escape in a picture-perfect locat
Elevated on one of Whakatāne’s most sought-after streets, this spacious three-bedroom home combines
The Whakatāne Kerala community came together over the weekend for a colourful celebration of its cul
A new comedy double bill is set to hit the Whakatāne stage this month. The two one-act plays, Snip
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