The cost of cremation will be a little higher for Eastern Bay families over the next month as Whakat
Family of Eastern Bay of Plenty community champion Jacqui Hughes have been heartbroken about the sec
A much-loved member of the Matatā community has been recognised for his extraordinary service to bot
The Eastern Bay’s SunFM 106.5 has been named Independent Station of the Year at the 2026 NZ Radio an
Zoe Blake Rotorua Daily Post Awakeri Hot Springs is now closed, with the business in liquidation ow
An incredible team performance helped Paroa to an impressive 60-12 victory at Lawson Park on Saturda
Soaked in Adventure held its first secondary schools’ championship last Thursday, attracting student
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
Paul Jamieson Luca’s articles on energy, and having been learning lots, so thank you for getting th
Suzanne Williams Thank you, Beacon, for a most interesting issue last Wednesday – what a varied and
■ By promoting Awakeri as a future “suburb/town”, is the Whakatāne District Council abandoning the e
■ On June 2, the Government announced it would change the law so that only elected councillors could
N Thompson There was an article printed in the Beacon (Friday, May 22), “We are not Coastlands” say
Kerren Foreman I refer to Suzanne Williams letter Beacon, June 3. Prior to shifting to Whakatāne,
John Howard So, with our next long-term plan on the radar, how will Whakatāne District Council plan
Luke Ruiterman It is difficult to justify charging ratepayers the level of funding being requested.
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
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