The date is set – Whakatāne Hospital will resume maternity and gynaecology services from 8am on Apri
THE Great Douglas Street Garage Sale is back for a fourth consecutive year on Saturday. Residents s
Specialist renewable energy developers Eastland Generation has confirmed its next two projects in th
Manawahe Hall celebrated its 100-year centenary on Saturday, with around 80 people gathering to hono
Former Awakeri School principal Peter Fitzgerald jokes that his only regret in coming up with the To
A co-ordinated upgrade of indoor court facilities across four Whakatāne schools will proceed followi
Rallying a Toyota Hilux 4x4 in Thailand was a totally new experience for Ōpōtiki rally-driver Mike Y
Whakatāne High School kicked off the week with its annual swimming sports. The day began with about
Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde will kick off his 2026 season alongside a talent-packed field at Ironman 70
The New Zealand Sportfishing Council Nationals were held in the last week of February and, with a we
Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating an impressive haul of medals and standout performance
In what has been a weather-interrupted season at Lake Karāpiro, rowers and supporters were finally t
■ On April 15, 2025, the Beacon published an article of mine titled Planes, trains and automobiles i
Phillip Jacobs In the Beacon on Wednesday, March 18, Mayor Nandor Tanczos wrote about a council foc
Lynette, Julia, Catharine, Janet and Bill Prior to 2001, some local residents held a reunion of ori
Betty While starting a walk with hubby on Appenzell Drive, Betty tripped on the kerb and did a face
Steven Barton They sprayed by drone early this morning (Monday) not long after it had stopped raini
It was great to have a passionate roomful of rangatahi and youth leaders bringing their questions, c
■ With the coalition government’s ongoing efforts to review Treaty of Waitangi clauses and obligatio
One of the big differences between being a councillor and stepping up to the mayor role is operating
A lost kiwi, a boy in trouble, and a lesson in empathy sit at the heart of Linley Edmeades’ latest c
Wharaurangi on The Strand came alive with music, movement and vibrant energy on Saturday morning as
Here’s your chance to secure a premium spot overlooking Ōhiwa Harbour. This Ōhope home impresses fr
■ An evocative evening of music and atmosphere unfolded as opera met the open air at Thornton Bar &
Fresh, bright and thoughtfully modernised, this three-bedroom home delivers an easy blend of style a
Ōpōtiki Embroiderers Guild is staging an exhibition of work at the Art Society Hall this week, with
Life moves at a gentler pace in the coastal township of Te Kaha, where the rhythm of the tide and th
The pop-up Arts Collective Exhibition in the CBD will remain open for a few more weeks, although wit
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