Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 2 storm forecast to begin impacting parts of the country from early Sunda
State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge was closed twice yesterday due to a slip overnight on Wed
Now in its 21st year, the Surtees Annual Fishing Competition ran from March 20 to 21, with 230 angle
After 30 years competing in Top School, Tāneatua School stepped back into the arena for the event’s
With what is quickly becoming a staple on the Whakatāne events calendar, Farming Like Grandad is set
Laura Unterberger admits she didn’t quite know what to expect when she entered the Bay of Plenty wom
There was a superb turnout of almost 30 people at the Whakatāne Harriers Opening Club run from the c
A series of consistent good performances throughout the 2025/26 athletic season saw Willie Doney (sn
The parcours of the Tahuna circuit is hard on handicappers. The longer course and three steep hills
Ōpōtiki senior men’s and senior reserves rugby teams have stepped away for the Eastern Bay competiti
The Coasties, a small horse sports team from Omaio, have won the prestigious Gamblers Trophy. The r
Ōhope Football Club is branching out in 2026, forming a women’s team for the season, thanks to the i
It was a successful couple of days on the track and in the field for a group of Eastern Bay athletes
– Penny Hales I was listening to Radio New Zealand on Tuesday, April 7, and in particular to an int
Victor Luca An update on the MRI scanner that was supposed to have come to Whakatāne Hospital is on
■ As a child 70-plus years ago, I loved fables such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise and the
Philip Jacobs In a letter to the editor, April 8, J Beattie makes various statements about what I
■ Real resilience begins with communities, not government, writes Katherine Langford This weekend p
Peta Barker, Secretary, Eastern BOP branch, NZ Labour Party There has been a flurry of opinions on
Dave Stewart An open letter to Winston Peters (and his supporters). On Thursday last week while pu
Keith Melville A truly wonderful vision for more state houses, and the social benefits arising from
Ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, this Awakeri pro
With Matilda the Musical set to light up the stage next month, three young performers are deep in re
Perched high in the Wainui hills and surrounded by farmland and native bush, this architecturally de
Artist Sarah-Jane Moon is celebrating a major milestone, with her portrait of trailblazing politicia
You’ll find more than initially meets the eye at 1 Owen Road in Kawerau. The American barn-style hom
In the heart of Kopeopeo, just a short walk from amenities, this two-bedroom unit is perfect for ret
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