With election day close, Eastern Bay people have shown they cannot wait to have their say on who sho
After many years of being in the East Coast electorate, Eastern Bay voters are now in the East Cape
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Bay of Plenty officer was justified in fir
Ever since he could attach bait to a hook, Tony Hill has been fascinated by fishing. From baiting h
Kawerau librarian Janice Tekii has been awarded a $3000 scholarship to expand her knowledge of digit
Whakatāne Pony Club’s recent annual Open Gymkhana was a great success, with an impressive 80 entries
Whakatāne Muaythai champion Liam Witbrock has been ruled out of Saturday night’s Mortal Combat Fight
It’s been another top netball season for the Trident High School’s premier girl’s team. After winni
The Whakatāne Athletic and Harrier Club’s children’s section held its first measured night of the se
Just eight more weekends until Christmas, and there’s plenty happening at the Whakatāne Sportfishing
The Whakatāne Athletic and Harrier Club contested the 400 metres, hammer throw and 1500m at its club
Seven international rally drivers will take on New Zealand’s best, setting the scene for a great bat
Club bragging rights are on the line this weekend as the Bay of Plenty Club Sevens takes place at Ru
Dave Stewart What a spectacle the current government parties have put on for the voters of Aotearoa
Jim Bennett In my recent writings on the need to restore the quality of our democracy, I have highl
Judy Transferring a fair and unbiased philosophy to the garden, I fed everything with a good fertil
Keith Melville A good measure of the philosophical differences in politics between the left and the
L M Law Through the Beacon, may I ask the Labour candidate for East Cape, Jo Luxton, if Labour rega
John Capener The other day I received a fat envelope in the mail. At first, I was intrigued about w
Dianne Gates The latest picture of the sculpture that is being considered for erection in Whakatāne
You’d have to be a pretty decrepit hound to get swung around by your own rear end. When I hear polit
Ōhope Beach will host its first silent disco this weekend, with music, movement and a sunset on the
Fresh on the market, this Awakeri Road lifestyle block is perfect for those looking to scale up, sca
■ There is something rather satisfying about opening a freshly picked broad bean pod. That soft, vel
Woodturner Bob Stirk is celebrating after taking first place in the Embellished Bowls/Platters categ
The Eastern Bay has a new summer festival. The first ever Redemption Roots Reggae Seafood Festival
This versatile and picturesque lifestyle property near Matatā offers established gardens, grazing la
Young musicians will take the stage for Music Whakatāne’s final concert of 2026, Rising Starlets, on
Level 4 and 5 raranga toi tuira (weaving) students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Kawerau are preparing
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