Police throw the book at new gang chapters in Ōpōtiki
Two youths and four adults are before the courts following the execution of search warrants in Ōpōti
Final spit planting of the season
Just under 400 trees have been recently planted at the Ōhiwa Spi,t thanks to the efforts of Eastern
Local causes could benefit from growing giving trend
An increasing number of New Zealanders are considering leaving a gift to charity in their will, a tr
Encouraging tidy Kiwis
Tāneatua Lions president and Keep Whakatāne Beautiful Committee plan to engage with children to be t
Monday melodies bring cheer to hospital wards
Every Monday, the sound of singing and a ukulele can be heard travelling through the halls of Whakat
Teen mentors step up to support younger students
A new mentoring programme is giving Whakatāne teenagers the chance to support younger children while
Project K students find confidence through adventure
Whakatāne year 10 students have returned from a 19-day wilderness adventure with a new-found confide
Emerging leaders attend inaugural HortPathways
Twenty-eight emerging leaders from across the horticulture sector spent two days last week learning
Students turn business class ideas into saleable products
Whakatāne High School year 12 business students have been turning their ideas into real products and
Community invited to celebrate belonging during Mental Health Awareness Week
The community will have an opportunity to come together, share kai and support one another during Me
Reform decision ‘deeply frustrating’ – Tanczos
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos has hit back at the Government’s decision to delay decision making on
Renshaws Jewellers changes hands after more than 50 years
A familiar Whakatāne jewellery business is set to change hands next week, but customers can expect t
Bakery takes pies on the road with new food trailer
Appenzell Bakes & Cakes is taking its pies and other treats on the road with a new Whakatane-built f
Awakeri flood design proofed for climate change
A flood protection design that will protect a new village through the worst-case climate change scen
Black and white litter looking for new homes
Whakatāne SPCA has 11 new puppies looking for homes. The litter was rescued from under a house in t
Sign to honour former mayor to be unveiled
A ceremony will be held in Kawerau on October 5 for the unveiling of a sign for the Malcolm Campbell
Pacific Toyota sponsors new Life Ed vehicle
Life Education Eastern Bay of Plenty is the proud owner of a new vehicle, thanks to Pacific Toyota.
Boat ramp charges begin next week
Eastern Bay boaties wanting to use Whakatāne District Council boat ramps from Thursday next week, wi
Last chance to vote in BOPRC by-election
This morning is the last chance to vote in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by-election. Voting c
Whakatane court: Sep 23 - Interim name suppression for alleged police impersonator
A Te Teko man accused of impersonating a police officer and kidnapping has been remanded in custody
I thought it was two kilometres – it was six
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
New pickleball courts to open at Manawahe community day
The Manawahe Eco Trust is inviting the community to its centre this Sunday for a day of pickleball,
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and
Mayor stands by decision to defer consultation
An independent adviser to the joint water services working group Ōpōtiki District Council is party t