With further wet weather forecast for the Eastern Bay, Whakatāne District Council is asking motorist
Waiotahi Contractors’ Nicole Pierce has been recognised nationally for her work within the extractiv
The Matatā community will soon have the chance to hear the latest on the town’s long-running wastewa
After more than a decade serving pastries, coffee and French deli fare to Whakatāne locals, French e
Applications have opened for the Westpac Water Care Project grants, which give six community and cat
The Black Ferns clash against the US last weekend in the United States was special for two Eastern B
Whakatāne Town senior men’s football team have started their season in fine style with a hard-fought
The 34th annual Rotary Club charity golf tournament is on this week, teeing off at 11am on Friday wi
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
Dr Chris Moyes As a previous senior specialist at Whakatāne Hospital for over 40 years, I was horri
Keith Melville’s letter (Beacon, April 8) had me thinking about the reading matter we lucid lefties
■ When the cyclone warnings went out across the region, the decisions made in the hours and days tha
Suzanne Williams Well, it is Tuesday, everything in my quiet cul-de-sac is calm and the birds are o
Suzanne Williams When the Ministry for Seniors held a meeting in Whakatāne recently, they requested
Dave Stewart Keith Melville’s latest effort (State housing vision unrealistic, Beacon April 8) is a
– 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
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
■Tucked away in Thornton, there is a small orchard doing something special, presenting an old Europe
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